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Early the next morning , Teresa packed up Michael’s things and brought them over to Miriam’s place . “ Sorry to trouble you again , Miriam
Miriam pulled Teresa aside . “ How many days will you be gone this time ? And you’re not taking Mike with you ? ”
Teresa glanced at Michael on the couch , who looked a bit lost , and said , “ I told him I’ll be back before his birthday . ”
Miriam sighed and whispered in Teresa’s ear , “ Honestly , I think you should tell Jonathan about Mike . He should take responsibility . Mike’s getting older , and it’s just too much for you to handle alone . ”
Teresa understood Miriam’s point , but she shook her head . “ I’ll take Michael out today . I’ll head out tomorrow . ”
Miriam didn’t push any further . She knew how stubborn Teresa could be .
“ Mom , where are we going ? ” Michael asked .
“ I need to stop by the hospital first , then t’ll take you to the park , okay ? ” Teresa asked .
“ Are you sick ? ” Michael looked up at her , squeezing her hand a little tighter .
Teresa replied softly , “ It’s just a little cold , nothing serious . ”
Teresa was actually there for a prenatal checkup . But instead of going to Nareigh General Hospital , where Jennifer worked , she picked an old hospital .
The doctor doing her checkup gave Teresa a couple of extra glances .
Teresa took off her sunglasses and sat down .
The doctor said , “ If I hadn’t seen your test results , I wouldn’t have guessed you’re over four months pregnant . You need to be careful , especially on the bus or subway . Watch out so no one bumps into you . ”
Teresa had wide hips , and the doctor could tell she was pregnant , but she didn’t expect Teresa to be this far along .
“ Okay , ” Teresa replied . She usually drove herself anyway . What she was really worried about was whether her baby was getting enough nutrition , especially since she’d been under a lot of stress lately .
“ Don’t worry . Some women just don’t show as early because their abdominal cavity is bigger . Your baby looks perfectly healthy , ” the doctor reassured
her .
“ Thank you , ” Teresa said , finally feeling at ease .
“ You’re not a celebrity , are you ? ” The doctor gave Teresa’s delicate features another look .
“ What do you mean ? ” Teresa asked .
The doctor smiled . “ We once had a celebrity come in for a checkup – she was five months pregnant and had no idea . She was still doing those crazy wire
stunts for her show .
“ You’re tall and slim , and you came in wearing sunglasses . I almost thought you were a star , too . ”
“ Just an office worker , ” Teresa replied , taking the report and slipping it into her bag . The sunglasses were just her way of dodging anyone she might
know .
“ Pregnant women should really take maternity leave . Don’t overwork yourself , and let your husband help out more at home . Take care of yourself , ” the doctor advised warmly .
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Teresa hummed in response , her eyes flickering . Then she headed downstairs to pick up Michael from the play area .
Michael held her hand tightly . “ Mom , are you really
ay ? ”
on
a
business trip for a few days , but I promise I’ll be
“ I’m fine , sweetheart . How about we play for a bit , then I’ll take you to Miriam’s place ? I have to go back before your birthday .
“ And I promise , Mr. Lime will celebrate with you too , ” Teresa said . As for how to talk to Jonathan , she’d have to think about it .
“ Okay . ” Michael tilted his head . “ Dad never comes to
me , but at least I have Mr. Lime . ”
Teresa gently patted his head .
On the way back , Jennifer called Teresa . She was still hung up on their earlier argument – she just didn’t want Teresa getting mixed up with Jonathan anymore , and she figured it really was for Teresa’s own good .
“ I had Donald give Jonathan a fake pregnancy report . Jonathan won’t suspect a thing . Once he leaves Nareigh , just cut him off , okay ? ” Jennifer asked .
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