Chapter 656

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Jennder was in floods of tears . Donald left before she could tell him that she was afraid of being alone at night because she always dreamed of him , losing the child in her belly , losing everything she cherished .
i , once again , she’d have dreams .
Tonight , once
She crumpled to the floor , hugging herself tightly .
Jonathan returned to his apartment in Luvaston Estales .
Actually , it would’ve been a shorter drive to Forlisle Hose Estates from the hospital , but for some reason Estates . He felt more at home at Luviston Estates
took the longer route back to Lavviston
Alone on this quiet night , Jonathan reclined on the
ala with his eyes closed , his grandfather’s words echoing in his mind
“ Jonathan , Donald , Gary , listen to me . I’m growing old , and I’ve decided against surgery ,” Hayden declared firmly
“ Grandpa , there’s a good chance the surgery will be successful , ” Jonathan said reassuringly .
“ Don’t try to fool me , ” Hayden grumbled . “ I know well how risky surgery is .
Hayden said peacefully , “ I’ve lived long enough , and i have no regrets . If it’s my time , then so be it .
“ If you really care about me , Jonathan , go get remarried , and Gary , find someone and settle down . I don’t want to die with it on my chest .
ald , I want to see your child before I die .
“ Donald ,
“ lused
to dream about grandbabies . Now ? I just hope you remarry Teresa . ”
Snapping out of his thoughts , Jonathan picked up his phone , which he’d checked countless times . His brow furrowed at the sight of Teresa’s number and the phone calls . He put the phone back on the table impatiently .
Jonathan thought , ‘ After I told her to stay out of his family matters , Teresa never called me again .
“ It happens every time . Unless I gave her a way out , she would never back down . rd checked his phone again and again today , terrified of missing any message or call from her .
“ It turns out I was just overthinking things !
Teresa tossed and turned all night . She knew she’d never speak to Jonathan again , but she wanted to visit Hayden .
ose up very Teresa rose y early while Michael was sound asleep . She arrived at Nareigh First Hospital around 7 a.m. , and the lobby was already packed with patients lining up for registration
Putting on her sunglasses , Teresa inquired about Hayden’s ward and headed upstairs with a bouquet of flowers and several bags of Werner was trying to help Hayden with some food , but the old man was in an agitated state and snapped , “ Get out I don’t want to see you . ”
Werner finally got what he deserved . His wife had ich him , his children despised him and wouldn’t even call him “ Dad , ” see him .
and now his father didn’t want to
“ Dad , there is nobody here but me . Please eat something . You’ve got a check up coming up , ” implored Werner
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Hayden grumbled , “ We you trying to diag use into sangery ? No way . Don’t my
Just as Hayden turned away , a knock sounded at the docs . Werner locked up to see
“ Teresa , what brings you here ? ” asked Werner ,
Hearing Teresa’s name , Hayden instantly spun around .
“ Hayden , I heard you were sick and came to see you , ” Teresa said with concem
Teresa placed the gifts she’d bought on the table and discreetly tucked an expensive it into the bouquet . She was shocked to see how looked now , her eyes red
“ Teresa , come here and let me look at you . Weren’t you supposed to be in Gorthany ? Oh dear , why are you crying ? I’m fine . I’ll get better soon bed . Hayden quickly .
Teresa wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes . Hayden told Werner to leave the room . With a heavy sigh , Donald put down the bowl and walked out
Teresa walked up to help Hayden
“ You don’t have to do that . I can help myself , Hayden insisted .
But Hayden’s hands trembled so much he couldn’t hold the spoon steady , and it clattered to the floor . Teresa picked it up , rinsed it with water , and sad gently . “ Mayden , let me help you . You can’t afford to miss meals ”
Hayden sighed , “ Alright .” Hayden finally gave in .
After finishing the gruel , Hayden said , “ Teresa , hand me my phone . I’m going to call Jonathan and tell him to come over and meet you . ”
Teresa quickly waved her hand and said , “ No need , Hayden , I have some business to tend to , so be leaving soon . ”
She wanted to leave early , in case Irene showed up .
Hayden sighed , “ Last time , Jennifer told me that you’d gone to Gorthany and would never come back to Narigh , i thought that maybe you and Jonathan really weren’t meant to be .”
“ I went on a two – day business trip . Maybe I’m not coming back next time .” Teresa said , lowering her head . “ I’m sorry I let you down , Hayden , but Jonathan and I truly weren’t meant to be ”
“ I’m okay . But i know you two still have feelings for each other . ” Hayden was unwilling to give up , his weathered hand gently rubbing Teresa’s hands . Hearing a familiar voice outside the door , Teresa returned to herself . She stood up and said hurriedly . “ Time to go . I’ll visit you again when i have time . ”
Teresa , wait .” Hayden wanted to give her same gits from his friends and relatives , but Teresa had already left .
Irene saw a slender figure in a trench coat and sunglasses stepping out of Hayden’s ward
Irene frowned and asked Werner who was coming over , “ Who’s that ? ”
“ Jonathan’s wife . Walt , ex – wife , ” said Werner ,
“ You mean she is Teresa ? What was she doing here ? ” asked Irene .
“ She came to visit my dad with a lot of stuff ,” said Werner .
Irene’s eyes narrowed as she hurried after Teresa
Just as Teresa was about to get into her car in the parking lot , Irene seized her wrist and demanded , “ What are you doing here ? ”
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“ You’re just Jonathan’s ex wille You have no right to visit Hayden , Morse of us in the won’t be so nice to you , “ vaid liene sharply .
Teres a shook off Irene’s hand and gave her a weary sonila .
you’re not madosing here . If you
“ wright , alright , say whatever you want . Mrs Lynn , I quit . Why don’t you go find someone you like for your son ! des you donat Can I leave non ?
hene scoffed , “ must go . There are dozens of girls for Jonathan to choose from . ”
All her life , Teresa had never competed with anyone for anything .
Teresa thought , If love is something I have to compete for or snatch away , then I’d rather not have
But Irene’s words still upset Teresa .
“ In your eyes , are women just tools for your son to choose from ? You’re also a woman . You think of yourself as that ? ” said Teresa defiantly
“ You ” Irene was silenced by Teresa’s words . Without another word , Teresa calmly got
got into her car
trene looked at Teresa in the driver’s seat and said sarcastically , “ Ms. Kelly comes to visit Hayden very often . Hayden adores her and wants her to marry Jonathan . That match is practically sealed . ”
Teresa clutched at the steering wheel .
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