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Once the call went through , Jonathan didn’t ask Miriam what was wrong with Teresa or why she was upset .
Instead , he simply mentioned there were many concerts happening in Nareigh lately , and that he had some invitation letters from the organizers he could give to Miriam .
He added , “ You could take Teresa with you . ”
“ Oh . ” Miriam knew instantly that Jonathan couldn’t possibly be that kind for no reason .
Jonathan added , “ Why don’t you girls go to a fun concert to lift your spirits ? ”
Miriam immediately replied , “ There’s a OneRepublic concert tonight . Their shows always have such a great vibe
After a few seconds of silence , Jonathan said , “ I’ll have my assistant get you front – row VIP seats . Just don’t tell Teresa they’re from me . ”
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Teresa was feeling down at the office . She recalled the moment when she thought Michael had gone missing . If Jennifer hadn’t suddenly intervened to stop her , she would have called Jonathan right then .
She knew Jonathan would definitely ask why she was so anxious about a kid who had nothing to do with her , and maybe she would blur out that Michael
was their son .
She had been holding this in for so long . She wanted to say it , but now she was just too scared . She felt Jennifer was right . If she revealed the truth , Michael would be seen as an illegitimate child .
The only solution would be for her to remarry Jonathan . But with Irene in the way , that was just impossible . Even if Teresa forced the remarriage , she still wouldn’t be happy .
Marriage was a science that she couldn’t grasp , let alone face right now .
Just as Teresa was sinking into her gloomy thoughts , Miriam called her and said , “ Teresa , I got three front – row VIP tickets to the OneRepublic concert . Let’s all go with Edward . ”
“ Where is it ? ” Teresa asked .
Miriam answered , “ It’s over at the Olyvis Sports Center on Prosperity Avenue , starting at 7:30 tonight . ”
“ That’s too far . You guys go , and I’ll just skip it , ” Teresa said , using it as a convenient excuse . The truth was , she simply wasn’t in the mood .
“ Come on , ” Miriam insisted . “ It would be such a waste . Let’s go together , okay ? ”
Teresa thought for a moment and said , “ Why don’t you two take Michael instead ? He knows all of OneRepublic’s songs . He’d love to go . ”
Miriam said , “ How about all four of us go together ? ”
“ I think I’ll pass . I’ve been feeling a little worn out these days ,” said Teresa .
Miriam said , “ Are you still upset about Mike almost getting lost ? I’m so sorry , Teresa . That was my fault . I really don’t want you to be upset about it . I promise I’ll keep a closer eye on him . He won’t wander off again . ”
Teresa didn’t want Miriam to blame herself . After all , Miriam had helped her through so much . Thus , Teresa said , “ It’s not about that . I just haven’t been sleeping well .”
“ Oh , come on , ” Miriamy said . After all these years as best friends , she could instantly tell Teresa was making excuses . She knew Teresa was just in a bad
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Miriam urged , “ Come on , Teresa . You and Mike should both go . It will be a great way to unwind . The live atmosphere will be amazing . ”
Seeing how persistent Miriam was , Teresa had no choice but to agree .
“ Alright . Let’s meet up at the entrance of the Olyvis Sports Center , ” Miriam said .
After hanging up , Teresa called home to check on Michael , who had been on his best behavior these past few days . The moment she told him she was taking him to a OneRepublic concert , his eyes lit up with excitement .
Michael said , “ I know all their songs . ‘ Lately I’ve been I’ve been losing sleep . ‘ Mom , I know their songs perfectly . ”
“ Sweetie , I know you love the band . I’ll pick you up after work , ” Teresa said .
“ Yay ! ” Michael cheered , already spinning in circles with excitement .
However , since Teresa was busy with work , it was already 6 p.m. by the time she got home .
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