Chapter 570

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“ Don’t drive a wedge between my parents . I’m not listening to a word of your nonsense . My parents aren’t like that at all . You just want to see my family crumble . You just can’t stand to see other people happy ,” Cheryl snapped .
Jennifer retorted , “ As the head of the gynecology department , I’m more professional than you . Instead of picking fights with me , you’d be better off investigating your father’s whereabouts .
“ Anyway , I’ve said all I need to say . Believe it or not . I can’t be bothered to deal with the likes of you .”
Cheryl snapped , “ The likes of me ? Take a good look at yourself . At least I’m not as heartless , selfish , and hypocritical as you are . I honestly have no idea what Donald ever saw in you . Why would he bring home such a disaster ? ”
Jennifer scoffed and said , “ Look who’s talking . You had a kid out of wedlock and don’t even know who her father is . Do you think you’re so virtuous ? You can’t even keep a man . ”
“ You- ” Cheryl’s eyes welled up with tears at Jennifer’s words .
Jennifer said , “ Do whatever you want from now on , but just don’t call me again . ”
“ If you dare meddle in my family affairs again , this isn’t over between us . ” Cheryl sniffled and hung up .
Jennifer thought , ‘ Fine . I’m just talking to the air . ‘
Jennifer had never liked Cheryl . She thought Cheryl was spoiled rotten by her family and acted entitled every single day .
Jennifer thought , ‘ Thank goodness she’s not my sister , or she’d drive me insane .
Jennifer glanced at the clock and found it was already past ten . Unable to hold back any longer , she went downstairs to the office of Donald , whom she cared about most apart from Teresa .
A doctor said , “ Dr. Nelson , Donald was just here . He probably went to grab some coffee . ”
“ Alright . I’ll go to him , ” Jennifer said and strode off .
Donald was making coffee when he suddenly heard footsteps behind him . Before he could react , Jennifer wrapped her arms around him from behind .
Jennifer buried her face against his back , clinging tightly as her arms locked around his waist .
She said , “ I don’t want us to keep giving each other silent treatment , Donald . I’m sorry I didn’t consider your feelings , but I only spoke up because I truly love you . Please , don’t push me away over this matter . ”
Donald turned around to look at Jennifer and said , “ Cheryl called you , didn’t she ? ”
Jennifer said , “ Yes . I thought you didn’t care that Cheryl hit me . Thank you for showing me that I still matter to you .”
Donald set down his cup and finally drew Jennifer into a warm embrace .
After a few seconds , he gently let go of her and said , “ Jennifer , all I want is for us to have a quiet , happy life together . I’m truly sorry I can’t provide more financially , but I promise to love you with everything I have .
“ My greatest wish is just for our family to live in peace and harmony . ”
“ I love you , too ,” Jennifer said . “ Once I become department head , our life will get much better .”
She didn’t ask for much , All she ever wanted was for those she loved and cared about to love her in return .
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Teresa woke up at 11 a.m. There was no one else in the room .
Still groggy , Teresa realized she was in Jonathan’s house . Her eyes landed on an open jewelry box on the bedside table , where there was a dazzling diamond necklace .
Teresa picked up the necklace and found a note tucked beneath the box . It read : [ I don’t know if this can make up for all the hurt I’ve caused you . If it’s not enough , I’ll find another way . From Jonathan . ]
Teresa , however , placed the expensive necklace back down .
She was ready to leave , but couldn’t find her clothes anywhere . She searched the bedroom for her clothes , but in vain . Finally , on the sofa by the bed , she spotted a brand – new outfit with another note tucked underneath .
It read : Your clothes are in the wash . You can wear this . Don’t think about sneaking off as soon as you wake up . Have breakfast first . I made all your favorites .
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