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Miriam quickly said , “ We all drove here ourselves , so you really don’t need to come over . It’s very crowded . You probably won’t be able to find us if you come . Thanks for treating us today . Edward and I had a great time . I’ll hang up . ”
Jonathan didn’t press further .
After dancing all night , Michael was exhausted . As they were leaving after the show , he slumped drowsily against Edward’s back , yawning nonstop .
Teresa walked behind Michael and said to Edward , “ Let me take him . Sherry’s place is on my way , so I can drop him off . ”
Miriam immediately chimed in , “ That’s a big help , Teresa . Edward , can you put Mike in her car ? ”
Edward didn’t suspect a thing about their perfectly synchronized routine . He asked , “ Teresa , can you handle driving by yourself ? Or should i ask Jonathan to see you home ? ”
Teresa said , “ You are so dense . I’ve already split up with Jonathan , so why are you still making things awkward ? I can handle this myself . Just go back with Miriam . ”
After settling the drowsy Michael into Teresa’s car , Edward was quickly dragged away by Miriam .
On her way back , Teresa suddenly got a call . She answered with a cautious “ Hello ? ”
A cold chuckle came from the other end of the line . “ What ? Have you forgotten about me already ? ”
Teresa recognized the voice and frowned . “ Sanford ? What are you calling me for at this hour ? ”
Sanford said , “ Looks like you’re not home . Well , he is waiting downstairs at your place .”
Teresa asked , “ Who ? ”
Sanford said , “ Jonathan . It looks like he is waiting for you to come home . ”
Teresa took a deep breath , and her grip tightened on the steering wheel . “ How do you know Jonathan is at my place ? ”
Sanford said , “ What a coincidence . I’m actually in your neighborhood too . Don’t get me wrong . I’m not here to see you . I’m just here about Mike . ”
Teresa glanced at the sleeping Michael through the rearview mirror , and her guard instantly rose . “ Sanford , what exactly are you trying to do ? ”
Sanford said , “ I’m Mike’s uncle after all . Can’t I visit him ? Don’t worry . If I wanted to reveal the truth , I would have told Jonathan a long time ago . ”
Sanford added , “ I suggest you not bring Mike back now , or Jonathan will see him . ”
With no other choice , Teresa turned the car around . She decided to drop Michael off at Miriam’s place . She wondered when this exhausting cycle would ever end . The words “ an illegitimate child ” relentlessly echoed in her mind .
In the end , Teresa had no choice but to drop Michael off at Miriam’s place . Miriam didn’t mind at all . Instead , Teresa felt terribly awkward about it , and Miriam reassured her gently .
After Teresa left Miriam’s place , Sanford called her again .
He wanted to meet up with her right away because there was something important about Michael he needed to discuss with her .
If it weren’t for Michael , Teresa wouldn’t have gone to meet Sanford at all .
They met at a coffee shop that was still open . Seeing Teresa’s cold , dismissive expression , Sanford sighed and said , “ You know , when I was in detention , Jennifer came to visit me . But you ? Not even once . ”
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Teresa found it amusing . “ We’re not even close . Why would I visit you ? ”
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Sanford ordered two coffees and finally said , “ But I heard you traveled all the way to see Jonathan . Just as I thought . You have feelings for him , but none
for me . ”
Teresa promptly stopped him . She said , “ You said you wanted to talk about Mike . So , what is it ? ”
Sanford fell silent . He clasped his hands and bowed his head . After that , he said , “ My mother has lung cancer . From now on , I’ll have to focus on taking care of her . ”
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