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Miriam said . “ You called me and said you were back . I thought you’d be out having fun for a few more days ! ”
“ Something came up at home , ” Teresa said , then asked Miriam , “ Why are you in such a rush to return the car ? You could’ve kept it a few more days .
Miriam sighed and said , “ I’m actually here to pick you up and take you to my place , so you can lay low for a bit . ”
Noticing Michael watching her , Miriam lowered her voice and leaned in to whisper something in Teresa’s ear .
Teresa froze , her face changing dramatically . She thought , Jonathan is developing a project right near my apartment complex , and it is already under construction ? How do I not know about this ? ‘
Miriam said , “ I just wanted you to enjoy your trip and not worry about anything , so I didn’t tell you . ”
Teresa was speechless . This was way too sudden . If Miriam hadn’t stopped her , she probably would’ve taken Michael straight home and might’ve run right into Jonathan . She decided to listen to Miriam and got in the car .
Michael was already getting sleepy in the car . Rubbing his eyes , he lay his head on Teresa’s lap . He asked , “ Mom , why aren’t we going back to our own
house ? ”
“ We’re going to Miriam’s first , ” Teresa soothed him , gently running her fingers through his hair .
Michael slept the whole way , and Teresa couldn’t wake him up . Miriam helped her carry Michael out of the car .
Teresa had brought back a bunch of gifts for Miriam . There were good luck charms , a necklace , a watch , face masks , and all sorts of tasty local snacks .
Seeing Miriam’s eyes light up , Teresa was glad she liked them . With Michael staying at Miriam’s for now , Teresa planned to head home to drop off her luggage , then go to the hospital later .
“ Don’t worry , just go . I’m free today , so I’ll watch Mike for you , ” Miriam said , clearly delighted with the gifts Teresa brought .
Jonathan was just about to leave the office when Donald came looking for him , handing over 150 thousand . Jonathan tried to refuse . Donald was his cousin , and Jennifer was Teresa’s sister . He figured it was no big deal to help out .
But Donald was firm . He said , “ Jonathan , you’ve already done so much for me . I can’t just keep spending your money . Please , take it . Otherwise , I’ll feel
guilty . ”
Seeing that Donald wouldn’t back down , Jonathan finally accepted the money .
Donald added , “ By the way , I think Teresa’s back in Nareigh . She called me today , just after she landed . ”
Jonathan raised an eyebrow . He asked , “ Why’d she call you ? ”
Donald replied , “ It was about Jennifer . I told her what happened , but that’s all I said . ”
Hearing this , Jonathan suddenly picked up his pace .
Teresa drove back to Rosary Estates , dropped off her luggage , and headed downstairs .
Jonathan had parked right next to Teresa’s car . He got out of the slammed his car door shut .
Just then , Teresa looked up and saw Jonathan . She paused for a second , then kept walking . She passed by Jonathan with a blank face , like he wasn’t
even there .
Jonathan clenched his fist and coughed twice , trying to get her attention . Teresa didn’t even look back . Jonathan coughed again , twice , at her retreating
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Teresa only turned around after unlocking her car . She asked , “ Do you need something , Mr. Lynn ? ”
Jonathan said , “ I heard you went on a business trip . Where’d you go ? ” He looked at Teresa and found that she looked a lot better .
Seeing that she was wearing a loose plaid long coat that went all the way to her calves , he asked , “ Aren’t you hot in all that ? ”
Teresa said , “ I’m not hot . Anything else ? ”
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