Chapter 566

Teresa was momentarily at a loss for words . “ So , what brings you all the way from Shaville to Nareigh ? ”
Sanford finally said , “ Honestly , I might not have much time left , and the last thing I want is for Mike to end up like me .
“ When Jennifer visited me in the detention house , she confessed that she had tampered with the DNA test result multiple times . For a doctor to do that shows a complete lack of medical ethics . I know that .
“ I don’t want to see her lose everything , and I don’t want an innocent kid growing up not knowing who his real father is , just like I did .
“ I told Jennifer I could take the fall for her . She could say I was the one who ordered her to falsify the DNA test result . But she refused . She said she didn’t want it to jeopardize her promotion to department head right now . ”
With that , Sanford pinched the bridge of his nose and continued , “ Honestly , I can’t figure out what Jennifer is thinking . But I want to know what’s on your mind . After all , you’re Mike’s mother . If you want to come clean , I can help you . ”
Teresa countered Sanford , “ How exactly can you help me ? I don’t even know if Jonathan would believe me if I confessed . More importantly , Irene might never accept Mike . ”
Sanford raised an eyebrow . “ Why wouldn’t Irene accept Mike ? ”
Teresa said , “ Irene has never accepted me , not ever . Mike was born after my divorce , so he is considered an illegitimate child . You’re living proof of that . The only solution is for me to remarry Jonathan . ”
Sanford finally got it . He said , “ You’re right . ”
“ But , ” he changed his words and said , “ I think when Mike grows up , he would rather bear the label of an illegitimate child than go through life never knowing who his father is . ”
Teresa fell silent . Her mind was in complete turmoil . She didn’t even know what the right choice was anymore . Every option came with its consequences .
Sanford said , “ Mike is still young , so honestly , it’s not too late to come clean . I think Jonathan would let you and Jennifer off the hook , considering you’re the mother of his child . As for Irene , I guess she’ll still dote on her grandson . ”
Teresa’s eyes brimmed with unshed tears as she gripped the cup so tightly . She said , “ Irene will take Mike from me . She will . ”
“ Why ? ” asked Sanford .
Teresa said , “ Call it intuition . Irene would absolutely do that . ”
Sanford sighed . Seeing Teresa’s beautiful face streaked with tears and her stubborn eyes rimming red , he kindly offered her a handkerchief , but she refused and merely wiped the tears away with a quick , indifferent brush of her hand .
Sanford stood up , walked over to Teresa’s side , and gave her shoulder a reassuring pat .
He said , “ I’m really done with women of the Johnston family . You and Jennifer are so full of worries . That’s unnecessary . You just love to overthink everything . You can blurt things out and only worry about the consequences when they come . ”
He added , “ Don’t you think so ? I just feel terrible for Mike , or why would I have even bothered making this trip ? ”
Before Teresa could say a word , a deep , commanding voice suddenly barked from the doorway . “ Sanford . ”
Jonathan strode over , yanked Teresa up from her seat , and clamped his hand on her shoulder . He had seen everything through the glass window just
now .
Sanford said , “ Mr. Lynn , you must have a lot of free time if you’re even stalking me .”
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Jonathan sneered and replied , “ You’re the one crying fout first . Didn’t you learn your lesson last time ? Those low a on you , since you’ve come all this way just to harass my woman again ”
“ Your woman ? ” Sanford shot back , “ She is your ex wife , not your woman anymore . She was upset , and I was jud cha
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