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Irene and Heidi were both confused . They’d never even met their mom . Gordon had grabbed Jennifer’s wrist , insisting that the bracelet she was wearing belonged to Fiona ..
Jonathan said to Irene , “ I’m heading out for a bit . Can you get in touch with Donald’s parents and apologize to them ? ”
“ Sure , ” Irene replied .
After Jonathan left , Cathy and Werner arrived at the hospital .
Cathy glanced at Gordon lying in the hospital bed and asked , “ Is he all right now ? ”
Irene shook her head and let out a helpless sigh . “ I never thought he’d suddenly lose it at Jennifer . Apparently , it was all because of that bracelet on her
wrist . ”
Cathy asked , “ Why would Gordon freak out just from seeing a bracelet ? ”
“ I have no idea . We’ll have to wait until my dad wakes up and ask him . He kept insisting it was my mom’s , ” Irene said .
“ Maybe he was just talking nonsense , ” Cathy said , not taking it too seriously , but she clearly wanted to talk to Irene alone .
Irene said , “ We can talk right here . ”
Cathy and Werner exchanged a look , and Heidi spoke up , “ I’ll go get Dad something to eat , in case he wakes up hungry and starts making a fuss . ”
Once Heidi had left , Cathy nudged Werner with her elbow , signaling him to go out .
Werner said , “ Irene , look at the mess he has caused . You knew Gordon had dementia , but you still brought him to the wedding . This was Donald’s big day . Now look what happened . ”
He went on , “ The whole wedding was ruined . Jennifer got upset . Cathy and I had to go around apologizing to everyone . What a disaster . ”
Irene let out a cold laugh . “ Like I wanted any of this . Honestly , Jennifer never should’ve married Donald . She is a troublemaker , but you just wouldn’t listen . Now look , the wedding is a mess . ”
Cathy cut in , “ Irene , it was Gordon who lost it and ruined the wedding . If he hadn’t , none of this would’ve happened . ”
Irene pressed her lips together , her face cold . “ Fine . When my dad wakes up , he’ll apologize to you . ”
Cathy let out a breath and forced a smile . “ Irene , we’re not trying to make things hard for Gordon . ”
“ So you’re just making things hard for me , huh ? ” Irene shot back .
She said , “ You all think I’m up to something , that I messed up Donald’s wedding on purpose , right ? That’s what you really think , isn’t it ? ”
Cathy couldn’t keep up the fake smile anymore .
She snorted , “ We never said that . ”
Irene said , “ Oh , cut the act . You’re only being nice because my son’s got money and power . You just want to cozy up to us , admit it . ”
Werner said , “ We really don’t think that way . ”
Irene said , “ Alright , enough . ”
Irene sat down in a huff , her anger flaring “ Werner , you can stop pretending too . Back then , your family got so many benefits . Your brother was smarter than you , but for your sake , he gave up a high – paying job overseas . ”
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She added , “ He stayed home to take care of Gordon so you could go chase your dreams without any worries . But what did you do ? You went out for a few years and came back with nothing to show for it .
“ Then you married Cathy , and my dad even paid for your house . He always favored you . When I married your brother , we got nothing .
“ After your brother died , you finally remembered Jonathan . Now that Jonathan’s made it big and started his own company , you’ve all been living off him .
Don’t tell me Jonathan hasn’t given you money .
“ Even your son’s engagement and wedding were paid for by Jonathan – almost sixty thousand dollars .
“ And now you’re expecting me to apologize to you ? ”
Irene finished , her voice shaking with anger , and Werner couldn’t get a word out .
Cathy couldn’t stand seeing Werner like that . She said , “ Come on , Irene , why bring up the past ? ”
Irene said , “ What did I do wrong ? None of this was my choice . Don’t pin it all on me . ”
Cathy said , “ That’s your dad causing this. My son’s wedding turned into a mess , and we can’t even complain ? Usually , we let you have your way because you’re a widow- ”
“ What did you just say ? ” Irene’s eyes went wide . “ I don’t need your pity ! ” She shoved Cathy . “ Get out . Both of you , out ! “ .
Werner quickly pulled Cathy away . “ Let’s go. ”
He led his wife out , steering clear of Irene . Cathy’s eyes filled with tears as she stormed out of the hospital , shaking off Werner’s hand .
Cathy said , “ Why didn’t you stand up to her ? Sure , we’re not as rich , but it’s not like she earned that money herself . It’s all because Jonathan’s successful . Without him , Irene’s nothing . ”
Werner let out a sigh . “ Irene said Gordon would apologize once he wakes up , so let’s just leave it at that . No need to make things worse . ”
Cathy’s tears fell even harder . She asked , “ Why are you so scared of her ? I’ve kept quiet for years , never dared to talk back . Haven’t I suffered enough ? ”
Werner led Cathy to the car , telling her to cry inside instead of making a scene . Cathy didn’t even want to look at him .
He tried to cheer her up by offering to buy her favorite pastries , but she just found him disgusting .
Werner said , “ I know you’re upset , but she’s still my sister – in – law . My brother looked after me when he was aliye . Now he’s gone . Am I supposed to bully
his wife ? ”
Cathy said , “ Our son’s wedding is ruined , everyone’s laughing at him , and you still care more about your dead brother ? Does only Irene’s pride matter? What about ours ? Are we just supposed to let her walk all over us ? ”
Werner sighed again and fell silent .
Jonathan got in touch with the dealership and arranged for a deep gray Audi Q8 for Donald . The car was three times the price of Donald’s old ride . When Donald saw the sleek , impressive car , his eyes lit up . “ Jonathan , I can’t accept this . ”
“ Just take it . I know you sold your car , ” Jonathan said .
Donald cleared his throat . “ No , my car’s just in for maintenance . ”
“ Come on , you think 1 don’t know ? Where else did you get that 150 thousand from ? ”
Jonathan sighed . “ Grandpa Gorden already caused you enough trouble . If there’s anything else I can help with , just let me know . ”
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Donald shook his head . “ I appreciate it , Jonathan , but this really isn’t your problem . ”
Jonathan paused for a couple of seconds and asked , “ How’s Jennifer doing now ? ”
Donald let out a sigh . “ Jennifer’s been staying at home , not in the best mood . Don’t worry , Jonathan , I’ll take good care of her . ”
Jonathan wasn’t worried about Jennifer . He was worried about Teresa and had no idea how she was holding up .
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He explained to Donald , “ Grandpa Gordon lost it when he saw Jennifer wearing that bracelet . He kept insisting it was Grandma’s . I wanted to ask if you
know where that bracelet came from . ”
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