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Gary added , “ I think Jonathan would also love the name you picked for Mike . He’d absolutely adore him . I’m sure he’ll make a wonderful father – caring giving him the best love , and truly kind and understanding .”
Teresa said , “ You’ve really changed lately . What happened between you and Jonathan ? ”
Gary grew a bit more serious . “ After spending so much time with Jonathan , I can say he’s a truly reliable and responsible man . I’m sure he’ll make you happy . Maybe there were some misunderstandings , but I think you two should clear things up . ”
Teresa felt incredibly conflicted .
She was lost in thought , and her prolonged silence made Gary heave a sigh . “ You should come clean to Jonathan about Mike as soon as possible . fil head back to Nareigh and keep helping you and Jennifer . ”
Teresa was just about to turn him down when there was a knock at the door . The doctor said , “ Rounds . How are you feeling today ? ”
Hearing this , Gary asked Teresa in confusion , “ Wait , are you in the hospital ? ”
Teresa said , “ Oh , it’s just a little cold . I’ll be fine soon . ” She didn’t say anything more and quickly hung up the phone .
Jonathan had just landed and arrived at the Nareigh International Airport terminal . So much had happened in just this past week . With his parents ‘ affairs settled and Sanford having changed his name , Jonathan’s life was ready to get back on track .
In his office , Jonathan received a call from Irene . He knew she had been emotionally distressed because of what happened with Liora . Even though Licra was gone , Irene was still far from happy .
Irene said she wanted to go out for a walk and clear her mind . Jonathan agreed . He secretly hoped Irene would stay out a bit longer . At least that way , he’d finally get some peace and quiet . He asked Irene what she wanted .
“ I’m still worried about your future , aren’t I ? When you decide to remarry , just call me , and I’ll come back to Nareigh , ” Irene said , her tone both concerned and a little insistent . Before Jonathan could respond , she added , “ Teresa is out of the plan ! ”
Jonathan’s expression darkened . “ Enough already . I know exactly what I’m doing . ”
Irene said , “ How can you be so foolish ? Are you really determined to end up just like your father ? Our family can’t bear to see such a tragedy repeat itself . ”
Jonathan retorted , “ She’s nothing like Liora . Why would I turn out like my father ? ”
However , Irene stubbornly clung to her opinion . She insisted that Teresa was just like Liora – no decent woman at all , and she definitely had ulterior
motives .
Jonathan said , “ Just go and clear your head , Mom . Don’t worry about things that don’t concern you . ” He hung up abruptly . And then he opened a drawer in his office , pulled out his wedding ring , and gazed at it .
This was the very same wedding ring from his marriage . He’d thought it was lost , but Teresa had found it . The day she retur yesterday . He thought bitterly , ‘ If she doesn’t love me anymore , why keep this ring ? ‘
Yet , he kept it after all . This ring symbolized those beautiful times .
“ Mr. Lynn , you have a meeting this afternoon . ”
“ Got it , ” Jonathan said , carefully putting the fing away .
nd it was as vivid as
After work , he took the opportunity to check on the Horizontead Plaza project and then drove to the entrance of Teresa’s apartment complex .
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Jonathan looked up at Teresa’s building . Her floor was already dark . He checked the time : 9:30 p.m . ‘ Could she already be asleep at this hour ? ba wondered , a faint pang of disappointment tugging at him .
Jonathan sat in his car , lost in thought . It had been almost a decade since he first met Teresa . His phone rang . Seeing Donald’s name on the screen , ha frowned slightly .
Donald had no choice but to seek out Jonathan .
Jonathan had already returned to Forlisle Rose Estates when Donald drove over . “ Jonathan , I’m really sorry for dropping by so late . I know you’re busy during the day . I actually came out without telling Jennifer . ”
Jonathan’s heart ached at the sight of Donald’s bloodshot eyes and unshaven face . “ You found out ? ”
“ Yeah … ” Donald replied softly .
“ Accept reality , ” Jonathan simply said .
Donald’s eyes instantly turned an even deeper red . His voice was hoarse and strained as Donald managed to respond .
“ Jonathan , when you found out Sanford was your brother , didn’t you lose it ? I was looking at my wedding photos . He was right there , even singing for her . And there I was , standing like a total idiot , completely unaware we shared the same father . ”
Donald lowered his head with a bitter laugh , tears streaming down his face .
Jonathan knew Donald would be utterly devastated .
Donald and Jonathan had very different upbringings . Unlike Jonathan , Donald had an easy ride . He landed a decent job straight out of college without ever facing real adversity .
This was likely the greatest blow of Donald’s life , especially now that Cathy and Werner had divorced ..
Jonathan reached out and gave Donald’s shoulder a reassuring pat . He said softly , “ This too shall pass . ”
“ Thanks , Jonathan . Actually , I came to see you today because I want to … ! ”
“ Hmm ? ”
Donald took a shaky breath , his voice trembling . “ I … I want to … ”
Donald took a deep , shaky breath and choked back a sob as he was about to be grounded before Jonathan . Jonathan quickly pulled him up , thinking , “ Why does everyone keep doing this ? Let’s talk this through properly . You’re a family man now . ”
Donald choked up , his voice trembling . “ I have to apologize to you . You’ve always been so good to my dad , and to Cheryl and me , but he treated you so badly , and did the same to your father . I can’t believe Sanford was his son .
“ Instead of admitting it , he even framed your father . I don’t know how to face you or your late father . I know my dad never apologized to you , so let me apologize on his behalf ! ”
Jonathan’s eyes softened . “ All those years of looking out for you weren’t in vain . Alright , have a seat .” In the lounge , Jo making setup and began making coffee on the long / solid wood table .
activated the coffee-
Donald slowly sank into the seat across from him / burying his face in his hands helplessly . “ Jonathan , I’m truly sorry , and so grateful to you . Thank you for being so understanding and forgiving . ”
“ Forgiving , am I ? ” Jonathan’s lips quirked into a faint , wry smile . “ I’m not that magnanimous . ”
Donald fell silent for a few moments . And then he stood up and gave Jonathan a deep , formal bow .
“ I can’t ask you for anything else . You’ve already helped me so much – with Jennifer’s job , my car , everything with our family . Even Cheryl’s career is
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thriving now . And you even handled that whole hospital incident with Jennifer . Jonathan , you’ve always been good in us , but-
“ Alright , enough . ” Jonathan cut Donald off . “ Stop with all that . If you’ve got something to say , just say it . Don’t beat around the busk ?