Chapter 655

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Tears welled up in her eyes , and she sat on the balcony , trying to compose herself . Watching the sun go down , she knew she’d already missed the best chance to make everything clear .
She thought , ‘ It was all my fault . I have to bear the consequences ”
She didn’t want to distract Jonathan while his grandfather was sick , so she remained silent .
Teresa thought bitterly , “ Who am to cry ? I could have imagined how nonchalant he would be
“ He didn’t want me to stay , so he didn’t even want to talk to me
“ When he wanted me to stay , he always brushed aside whatever I said . But this time , he walked away without a backward glance , so he would never me to stay .
‘ Fine. I’ll accept whatever comes my way . It doesn’t matter anymore !
Teresa pulled herself together and went to the kitchen to cook . She thought she’d hidden all traces of tears , but Michael still spotted her red eyes .
Michael asked , “ Mommy, what’s wrong ? You’ve been crying a lot lately . ”
Teresa thought to herself , ‘ It’s true . I’ve been crying a lot privately . I don’t know if I’m worn out because I’m pregnant , or because there was so much happening
Teresa wiped away her tears and teased , “ Son , you wanna go away
with me ? ”
Michael tilted his head in confusion as he munched on the potato Teresa cooked . “ Mommy , what do you mean ? Are we going on a trip ? ”
Teresa pinched Michael’s cheek and said gently , “ You could see it that way . Do you want to go with me ? ”
Michael nodded and said , “ Wherever you go , I’m going too . I won’t leave you .”
“ Fine , sweetheart . I won’t leave you either , ” Teresa said softly.
After Michael fell asleep , Teresa folded his clothes and placed the dutfit Michael would be wearing tomorrow on the bedside table .
Watching Michael’s sleeping face , Teresa gently stroked his check . She was determined to tell no one about her departure this time
Teresa thought , ‘ Every time I ran away before , it was never my choice .
The first time , I left because Jennifer forced me to go with her . In the end , Jennifer decided to stay .
‘ The second time , Michael clashed with Isabel , and Evelyn completely disregarded his feelings . Furious , I took him and let Fernlandia for Everport
“ Everything in the past was still so vivid to me .
“ Every time I left , it was because of my family, never because of Jonathan .
‘ It had been several months since I returned to Nareigh
“ I thought I was born in Nareigh . Once I came back , I’d never leave again
‘ This time , I don’t walk out because of anyone else . I leave because of Jonathan
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Meanwhile , Donald drove Jennifer back in silence
Jennifer was tired of his silent treatment . The moment they arrived home , Jennifer ripped off her coat and said loudly , “ I bar, I have nothing to do with
Gary .
Ever since I found out he’s your dad’s son , I’ve cut him off . He’s just a bastard . ”
Donald stood facing away from Jennifer . He took a sip of his water and said coldly , “ You said you cut him off , yet you saw him more than once , didn’t yout
“ What the hell are you saying ? ” Jenisiter said sharply .
Jennifer couldn’t stand being smeared like this ,
Jennifer snapped, “ Donald , make it clear . Why did you have to say that ? ”
Donald finally turned to Tace Jennifer .
mand grabbed him . You two made a scene right there
“ Just a few days ago , he came looking for you in your office , didn’t he ? You even ran out after him .
the doorway .
“ You think I don’t know that ? Have you ever thought about me ? ” said Donald .
“ He came at me . I was furious , so – “ Jennifer couldn’t find the right words to say . Utterly frustrated , she thought , “I have no choice but to swallow the bitterness in silence . ”
“ You two had no grudges . What did he come at you for ? Donald said aggressively .
Jennifer said sharply , “ This is my private business . You have no right to ask .
Donald demanded angrily , “ I have no right to ask ? ”
Donald felt his heart broken .
“ Jennifer , you’re my wife , and he’s my father’s illegitimate son . You made a scene with him in the hospital hallway , right in front of those gossiping
“ Now instead of explaining yourself , you tell me not to ask ? What the hell am I to you ? ” said Donald furiously .
He would have said it a
in a long t
time ago , but he was giving her a chance to say it herself
Donald thought , ‘ We were married , yet there was always something you held back , something just out of reach , like a door you wouldn’t let me open ”
Jennifer remained silent .
Jennifer thought , ‘ It’s not that I didn’t want to tell you . I just couldn’t say it .
“ How could I tell you about Mike ?
‘ Was I supposed to admit what I have done ? I faked the DNA test results and hid the truth about my nephew , and Gary came to me for it .
“ I’m not stupid . I kept it a secret up to now , because I didn’t want you to get wind of it . ”
Donald waited and waited , but Jennifer still said nothing
Donald thought , ‘ All I want is an explanation . But you offer nothing but silence .
Finally , Jennifer broke her silence .
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Jennifer lifted her chin with an air of superenity and said . “ The told you , Gary and were prst fonds if you don’t bel
Donald stared intently at Jermifer , Suddenly , a bitter smide cinled at the corner of
Donald couldn’t help but feel utterly pathetic for himself
He thought . ‘ You’re my wife , yet I never really knew what was going on inside you
“ You always kept your distance , never really letting me know what you were thinking ”
“ Jennifer , you know what ? I’ve always adnited how strong willed and competition you are , and I’ve respected whatever you do . So do you think t a pushover , someone you could easily take advantage of
“ I’m your husband , but I’m feeling so pathetic . You know I can’t accept Gary as my brother , Why should it be him ? ” said Donald sharply
“ Donald , are you done yet ? ” Jennifer snapped . “ You’re insulting
There was nothing between Gary and me . Nothing war on my life .
Without another word , Donald grabbed his jacket and car keys from the coffee table .
“ I’ll stay in the hospital dorm for the next few days ,” Donald said quietly . “ In that way , I can look after Grandfather . Jonathan and my father are doingtoo much , I can’t just stand by and do nothing , ”
Jennifer knew that was just his excuse to stay out all night .
As Donald was changing his shoes in the entryway . Jennifer was suddenly overwhelmed by a sense of helplessness Unable to restrain herself , she stepped forward and wrapped her arms tightly around his waist from behind .
“ Donald , please , you have to believe me . You’re all I have now , I would never do anything to hurt you . I love you , and I’m terrified of losing you .
“ Please , I’m begging you , don’t go . I don’t want to be alone at night , ” said Jennifer sadly .
Yet Donald firmly removed her hands , one finger at a time
“ Donald , ” exclaimed Jennifer desperately . But Donald walked out without looking back .
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