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Jennifer said , “ Irene isn’t a pushover . Putting my own problems aside , I’m genuinely thinking about my sister . She knows exactly what Irene is like so does she really need to see Irene snatch Mike away before she finally wakes up ? ”
“ These are two separate issues , ” Sanford said . “ No matter what Irene might do , Mike has the right to know who his father is .
“ Just like when I was a kid , I kept asking my mom , ‘ Who’s my dad ? ‘ But no matter how much I asked , she never told me . The more something’s kept secret , the more obsessed you become with it . ”
A secret remains a secret until the day it’s finally revealed ; only then can one truly find inner peace .
Sanford was still struggling to accept the fact that he was a bastard , but at least the pain of feeling abandoned wasn’t as crushing as before .
At least he knew his father didn’t mean to leave him . Even Werner himself never knew his existence .
“ Jennifer , trust me , the outcome isn’t as terrible as you imagine . But if you keep dragging this out , the situation will spiral out of your control . ”
Jennifer rubbed her temples , her face twisted in anguish . After a long , heavy silence , Jennifer finally spoke , “ Can you talk to Teresa for me ?
“ Ask her to give me some time to get ready , at least until Donald sorts out his family matters . I can’t add to his burdens at this critical moment . ”
Sanford could tell that Jennifer was genuinely in love with Donald . He looked around , and he saw the wedding photo displayed beside the TV , and framed wedding portraits hanging on the walls .
Sanford’s lips curved into a faint smile , a hint of relief in his expression . “ Alright , ” he said . “ I’ll tell Teresa . You take good care of yourself . ”
As Sanford’s footsteps faded into the distance , Jennifer slowly raised her head . Her gaze , heavy and troubled , lingered on the photo of her and Donald . His arm wrapped warmly around her waist in the picture .
Jennifer thought to herself , “ Every moment we shared flashes before my eyes , he was like a ray of sunshine that warmed my very soul . But now …
At this moment , at Donald’s eldest aunt Catherine’s house , his second aunt Cecilia had also come over . Together , they were trying to persuade Cathy to return home .
As soon as Werner arrived at the door , Catherine kept shooting him urgent looks , and he quickly apologized to Cathy .
“ Don’t touch me ! ” Cathy snapped , angrily shaking off the hand on her shoulder .
Seeing this , Donald stepped forward and said , “ Mom , please calm down . Why don’t you come stay with us at our home ? Jennifer and I will take good care of you , so you don’t have to trouble Catherine anymore . ”
Cathy looked at Donald , her eyes full of pain . “ You sided with your father and lied to me . You’ve completely broken my heart .”
Donald lowered his head in guilt . “ Mom , whatever you say now , I’ll obey . Your word is my command . ”
Cathy said sharply , “ Call Cheryl right now . Tell her to come home . And make sure she knows exactly what Werner did . ”
Catherine and Cecilia hurried to calm Cathy down . “ Cathy , please , don’t get so worked up , ” they urged . “ Think about Cheryl , she still has her whole future ahead of her . ” Cathy fell silent .
Seizing the moment , Werner hurriedly apologized to Cathy again , earnestly promising , “ This will never happen again . I’ll do everything I can to make amends for my mistakes . ”
Cecilia said , “ Wexner has always treated you well . He just had a momentary lapse in judgment this time . Please forgive him , just this once , for the sake of
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Persuaded by her two sisters , Cathy finally brought herself to glance at Werner , only to quickly avert her eyes in distaste . “ I can’t bring myself to fruct him . I just don’t know how to anymore . ”
Werner
solemnly raised his hand
and
declared ,
“ I swear before Catherine and
Cecilia . If I
ever do
wrong
to you
again ,
I’ll divorce . ”
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