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Teresa licked her lips and avoided Michael’s gaze . “ If I ask your real dad to come , we might not be able to go to the theme park together . ”
Michael puffed up his cheeks . “ I still want to go ! But I want to see Dad , too , even if it’s just for a second . Please , Mom? ”
Michael shook Teresa’s arm so hard that she almost lost her balance .
She said , “ Sweetie , I haven’t talked to him in ages . I’m not even sure I can reach him . If I can’t , can we just skip seeing him ? ”
Only then did Michael let go of Teresa . “ Mom , if you can’t find my dad , just call Mr. Lime . As long as Mr. Lime is with me on my birthday , I’ll be the happiest kid ever . ”
Teresa fell silent and muttered under her breath , “ How could I even face him now ? ”
She thought back to that night in Strico . They’d slept together . her shopping at Frzy Mall for a new bag .
He’d said if she got pregnant , she should keep the baby , and he’d even promised to take
But Teresa turned him down and flew back without saying goodbye . He hadn’t reached out since .
Lately , Teresa had been busy with Jennifer’s pregnancy and Cheryl’s new baby , so she hadn’t had the time or the nerve to contact Jonathan , not that there was much reason to contact him , anyway .
All she could do was assure Michael that she’d do her best to make it happen .
“ Mom , if you get in touch with my dad , then don’t invite Mr. Lime , okay ? I’m worried my dad will feel bad seeing someone as cool as Mr. Lime , ” Michael
added .
Hearing that , Teresa didn’t know what to say .
Teresa invited Miriam out for dinner to thank her for always helping take care of Michael . Every time Teresa wasn’t home , Miriam had stepped in and
done so much .
At the same time , Teresa also invited Benny . She’d been saying she’d treat him to a meal forever , but it had never actually happened until now .
Miriam showed up with Edward in tow .
Edward was dressed down in a gray hoodie , looking super relaxed. He greeted Teresa with a hi .
Teresa smiled , “ Order whatever you want tonight . It’s on me . ”
Benny grinned and said , “ If Jonathan were here too , this would be th
perfect group . Drinking by myself just isn’t as fun . ”
Edward jumped in and said , “ I’ll drink with you ,
Benny !!
Benny waved him off , “ Forget it , Donald . You’ve never been able to hold your liquor . ”
Miriam looked like she was about to smack Benny fight in the face . “ Call him the wrong name one more time . I dare you .”
Benny realized he was in the wrong and gave himself a little slap on the mouth . “ I always mix up their names . Got any tricks to help me remember ? ”
Miriam threw an arm around Edward’s neck . “ Isn’t it obvious ? Eddie is so handsome . Donald’s definitely not as cool as him . ”
Benny laughed and said , “ I don’t think Donald’s that less attractive , though . That’s not gonna help me remember . ”
“ I’ve got a way for you , ” Teresa said lazily as she poured some coffee .
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She added , “ Just think about it this way . I’m divorced from Jonathan , and Miriam’s my best friend . She’s on my side , so there’s no way she’d many a Lynn . Marrying a Lawrence makes perfect sense . ”
Benny snapped his fingers . “ That’s a good one . I’ll remember for sure now . I promise I won’t mix them up again . ”
Miriam huffed , “ You better keep your word .”
Benny chuckled and turned to Teresa , “ Since Jonathan’s not here , you’ll have to drink with me .”
“ I quit ages ago . ” Teresa waved him off . “ Haven’t touched a drop in forever . Let Edward keep you compány .”
“ But you used to love drinking ! What made you quit ? ” Benny asked .
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