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“ Let me take you , ” Teresa insisted , already packing some snacks and drinks for Cheryl and loading them into the trunk , She drove Cheryl all the way to Lonisburg , only getting out after making sure Cheryl was safely home .
“ It’s tough looking after Serena all by yourself . I’ve been there, so I know how hard it can be , ” Teresa said softly .
Cheryl hugged Serena tightly . “ My little girl is actually pretty easy to take care of , ” she said , holding Serena’s hand as they said goodbye to Teresa . “ Say bye – bye , Serena .” Teresa gave Serena’s tiny hand a gentle squeeze .
Back in Nareigh , Teresa texted Jonathan , letting him know she’d return his money and the things she still had . The two of them met up the next morning
at Luviston Estates .
“ There’s 150 thousand on this card . I’ll pay back the rest I owe you as soon as I can . And here’s the jade bracelet you bought me . ” Teresa pushed both the
card and the bracelet over to Jonathan .
Jonathan finally looked at her . “ Teresa . Who else would I give it to, if not you ? ”
Teresa met his eyes . “ I think even Yvonne , wherever she is , would be happy to accept
this bracelet . ”
Jonathan’s brows furrowed . He took a sip of coffee and dropped the subject .
“ Anyway , I heard you’re seeing someone new . That’s good ,” Teresa said .
“ Did Cheryl tell you that ? ” Jonathan shot back .
‘ Does it matter who told me ? ‘ Teresa thought . “ Anyway , I wish you both the best . I hope she’s someone you like , and your mom likes too – a real keeper .
We’re done here . Goodbye . ”
She finished speaking , picked up her bag , and walked past him , but Jonathan grabbed her wrist , holding her back .
Teresa felt his grip burning hot on her skin . Keeping her face blank , she pried his hand off and asked , “ Anything else ? I’ve said everything I needed to . ”
Jonathan stood up too , picked up the bracelet from the table , and stubbornly slipped it back onto her wrist . “ Now we’re even .” He grabbed his coat and
turned to leave .
Teresa stood there , looking down at the clear bracelet . Her eyes turned red at the corners , but she turned and walked away , too .
Jennifer was already waiting for Teresa at the entrance of Rosary Estates . When Teresa came back , Jennifer asked where she’d been .
“ None of your business . Move . ”
Teresa didn’t bother saving face for Jennifer at all , but Jennifer kept up with her. “ Your ex finally found a girlfriend , and even Irene’s happy about it . Isn’t that great ? Now you two can finally stop being tangled up with each other . ”
“ So what ? ” Teresa turned around . “ You just want to show off that you got your marriage certificate ? Are you actually happy now ? ”
Jennifer frowned , “ You saw Donald’s Facebook post , didn’t you ? But you didn’t even give us a like . ”
“ Why would I like it ? Are we even close ? As long as you’re happy , why would you care about me ? ”
Jennifer grabbed a toy car from her car . “ If I didn’t care , would I have bothered getting Mike a present ? ”
“ Is this really a gift , or are you just trying to make up for your guilt toward your nephew ? ”
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“ What’s that supposed to mean ? ” Jennifer said , trying to keep her cool . “ This was expensive over 2,000 dollars , I wouldn’t even spend that much on “ dress for myself . ”
“ Don’t try to guilt – trip me . Mike’s birthday is already over . Save the toy for your own kid . ”
Teresa started heading upstairs . Seeing Jennifer still following , she turned and warned , “ Follow me again and I’ll call the police . The look in her eyes made it clear she meant it .
Jennifer finally said , “ I just wanted to say that Donald and I are moving the wedding up . I was thinking about my pregnancy , so we decided to do it sooner . After you come to our wedding , maybe we can finally get on with our lives . ”
“ You’ll never be at peace . ” Teresa shot back . “ Even after you get married , you’ll always be living on edge . ”