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Miriam now held several strands of Jennifer’s hair in her hand .
Jennifer ran her fingers through her hair , thinking , Miriam has completely lost it , acting like a hysterical woman , throwing a
Miriam said , “ I’m standing up for Teresa You’re supposed to be her closest person , yet you keep irting her over and ove
Jennifer retorted , “ What harm have I done to her ? I’m protecting Teresa , makin better than I do . Everything I’ve done has been for her . ”
o she won’t get hurt again . We’re sites . No one understands her
Miriam covered her ears , only removing her hands when Jennifer finished speaking She snapped , “ Maybe you two aren’t even real sisters , You’re just her worst enemy who can’t stand seeing her happy ”
“ Miriam , has dating Edward turned your brain into that of a college kid ? Guess that’s why you shouldn’t date someone way younger . Look at you now , acting all childish with these wild fantasies . Pathetic . ”
The next second , Miriam suddenly burst out laughing mockingly .
Jennifer was confused . “ What are you laughing at ? ”
Miriam suppressed her smile and put on a sarcastic look . “ Do you know what this is called ? Playing the saint while doing badly . You don’t care about Teresa’s feelings at all – it’s all about you ! ”
Jennifer clenched her fists , her eyes narrowing sharply . “ How dare you say I don’t care about Teresa ? As her best friend , you know better than anyone how miserable her marriage to Jonathan was .
“ You saw how much she suffered , yet you still want to push her back into that living hell ? You’re the one who’s hurting her
“ How do you know Teresa won’t be happy now ? Jonathan’s worth hundreds of millions – he’ll spoil her rotten . ”
“ Does money buy happiness ? ”
u that money solves ninety-
Miriam burst out laughing again . “ Seriously , Jennifer ? You call me childish ? Look who’s talking . Didn’t your mom ever tell you ! nine percent of unhappiness ? Jonathan’s loaded now , and the only person he cares about is Teresa .
“ If they get back together , Teresa will be happy , and Mike will get the best education . Even if you don’t give a damn about Teresa , shouldn’t you at least care about your nephew ?
“ Mike’s still little now , but what about his future ? He deserves the best. ”
Jennifer snapped , “ Neither Teresa nor Mike will ever be happy – not with that witch Irene still in the picture .”
Miriam retorted , “ This isn’t our problem to worry about – it’s something they should work out between themselves . ”
Jennifer snapped back , “ I’m her sister – it’s my duty to worry about this for her . ”
Miriam shook her head , completely exasperated . “ Jennifer, talking to you is like talking to a brick wall . You’ve been isolated from reality for far too long your thinking is so warped and bizarre .
“ And what’s truly infuriating is that you don’t even realize you’re wrong ” “ Guess this is what it feels like when you just can’t wake someone who ‘ pretending to be asleep , Miriam thought .
There was a knock at the door , breaking the tense silence . “ Dr. Nelson , it’s almost 2 PM , Your afternoon patients have already checked in and are waiting in line . ”
Jennifer replied , “ Got it .” She straightened her white coat and walked out . Before leaving , she turned to Miriam , her face expressionless , and said coolly , “ You need to leave now . ”
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ine , I’m leaving . Do you seriously think I’d be here willingly If it weren’t for Teresar with that , Mirammed downst
Miriam opened her palm , revealing several strands of Jennifer’s hair , Homiedly , she pulled out the small pouch she had prepared in or carefully tucked all the hair inside
Jennifer , Miriam scoffed , “ I just can’t believe someone as heartless as you could be Terela’s blood sister . Maybe you two aren’t even blood related at all-
Benny suddenly interjected , “ Who’s blood related to whom ? ” Mirians jumped in surprise , whirling around to find Benny standing right behind her she hadn’t even noticed when he’d been behind her . Her hand flow to her chest . “ Benny What are you doing here ? ”
Benny shrugged . “ Well , you know , Hayden from the Lynn family isn’t feeling well , so just came by to check on him and offer my family’s regards Bengy raised an eyebrow at Miriam . “ So , what brings you to the hospital ? ”
“ I’ve got a cold , just here to pick up some meds . ”
“ Then where are your meds ? ” Benny asked , cycling , Miriam’s empty hands .
“ Well , I’m heading to the pharmacy on the second floor to get my meds . Won’t keep you from your visit . Edward’s still waiting for me outside .”
Benny blocked Miriam’s path , staring her down . “ You still haven’t answered my question . I heard you say something about proving blood relations whose relations exactly , huh ? ”
Miriam waved him off . “ You must’ve misheard me , Benny , I never said anything like that. ”
“ Miriam . ” Benny insisted , patting her shoulder . “ You’re not hiding something from me , are you ? We’re such good friends . Is this about Teresa ? ”
Miriam gritted her teeth in frustration , thinking , ‘ Oh no , Benny sticks his nose in again . Then she said , “ This has nothing to do with Teresa . I’m leaving ”
Benny stroked his chin , and his eyes fixed on Minam’s evasive look . “ Well , I don’t believe it , he wondered .
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“ Mr. Lynn , Christian has been waiting for you outside for quite some time . ”
Jonathan thought Christian was there to tender his resignation . He was about to head out , having spent the past few days virtually living at the company , though in reality , he’d been secretly tracking Teresa’s movements . He walked over to where Christian was waiting
Christian stared at Jonathan , his eyes cold and desolate , carrying igneliness only the heartbroken know . That sorrow made his deep eyes seem even darker , Christian said , “ Um , Mr. Lynn , about the resignation I mentioned last time …
“ If your mind is made up , I’ll approve it ”
Just as Jonathan was about to head out , Christian suddenly called out to him . “ Mr. Lynn , where are you off to Do you need a ride ? ”
Jonathan replied , “ Non
need . ”
“ Mr. Lynn , wait a minute . ” Christian suddenly stopped Jonathan again , his fists tightly clenched .
Jonathan turned back . “ What else ? I’ve got urgent matters to attend to right now , ”
Christian slowly unclenched his fists , “ Ther
cap talk when you retum , ” he conceded , “ I’ll be waiting for you right here . ”
Jonathan didn’t say anything , got into the car , and signaled the driver to go .
The airline staff had helped Jonathan monitor Teresa’s travel information . They located her return flight from Gorthany to Nareigh . Checking the time , Jonathan realized she’d already returned to Nareigh the day before .
Jonathan figured Teresa was still at work how . The Maybach pulled up at the entrance of Tervsouth Group . Time crawled by
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ng out of the building one after
As the sunset painted the sky with a warm glow , Jonathan stepped out of the car Employees were streaming walked up to the receptionist and asked , “ Is Ms. Johnston still int
“ Ms. Johnston is still in her office . She should be wrapping up soon
Before the receptionist could finish speaking , the elevator doors slid open , and Teresa stepped out “ Ms. Johnston , Mr. Lynn is here to see you , ” receptionist called out . ”
Teresa’s eyes locked with Jonathan’s , and neither of them looked away .
Teresa snapped out of her daze and walked over calmly . She told the receptionist , “ You may leave now ” Only when the entrance was empty did Teresa turn her gaze back to Jonathan
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