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Teresa blinked back tears and asked , “ And then ? ”
“ Mr. Lime threw a flying punch , and the monster can away . And guess what ? He even said he wants you to marry him ,” Michael goed
After finishing his story , Michael giggled at himself , looking adorably naive as he expected Teresa to laugh with him . But Teresa , her eyes filled with unshed tears , simply held his little hand .
Michael asked , “ Mommy , why aren’t you laughing ? Was my dream not good enough ? ”
Teresa shook her head . “ No , sweetheart , that’s not it . ”
Teresa said softly , “ Sorry , baby . I didn’t take good care of you . I was so worried . I’ve learned my lesson . From now on , I’ll watch what you eat more closely . Stay healthy and don’t get sick again , okay ? ”
“ Okay ” Michael stretched out his little hand to wipe away Teresa’s tears and leaned in to bump foreheads with her . “ Mommy , show me your smile . I don ? wanna see you cry . ” Only then did Teresa finally crack a smile .
Just then , a knock sounded at the door . A masked nurse said politely , “ Could Michael’s family please come over to settle the registration and hospitalization fees !”
“ Alright , got it . ” Teresa gently stroked Michael’s cheek . “ Mommy will be right back . Be good , okay ? ” Michael nodded .
Shortly after Teresa left , Donald entered the room . As Donald walked in , Michael looked up at him , blinking his eyes in an adorable way . “ Doctor Donald
Donald walked over and sat beside him . Donald asked with concem , “ Mike , it’s been a while . I heard you were sick . Does your stomach still hurt ? ”
“ My tummy doesn’t hurt anymore . ” Michael looked up at Donald , his face filled with childlike curiosity . “ Doctor , why did you come to see me ?”
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Donald said , “ Uncle is worried about you , Mike . I see your mom is here with you – but where’s your dad ? ”
Michael lowered his head and went quiet . Donald felt a pang in his chest . He thought , “ Why would he avoid talking about his dad ? There is only one answer – Michael doesn’t know who his dad is
Donald knew that Jonathan had always taken his responsibilities seriously . If Jonathan ever found out that he had a son , no matter how demanding his work was , he would definitely come to take care of the child .
“ Don’t be sad , Mike . I won’t bring that up anymore , okay ? ” Donald gently stroked Michael’s hair , but Michael winced in pain .
Michael rubbed his head and pouted , “ Why are you pulling my hair again ? Am I getting gray hair like an old man ? ”
“ Sorry , I was just trying to use a little of your hair to help you find your dad ,” Donald explained gently
“ Doctor , do you know who my daddy is ? ” Michael asked , tilting his head . Donald was silent for a few seconds , and then nodded .
Michael asked , “ So who is my daddy ? ”
Donald said , “ I’m not sure yet , Mike , but I promise I’ll tell you tomorrow .”
Michael said , “ I wish Mr. Lime could be my dad . Mommy said she’d make him my daddy . I’ve waited for days . Wonder if she’s talked to him . As Mr. Lime’s brother , could you ask him for me ? I’d love to be his biggest fan . ”
This time , Donald was left speechless . So that was it , Teresa really had never told Michael who his father was . Mike yearned so much for a father’s love
Donald thought , “ That’s what the natural bend between father and son feels like . No wonder Mike adores Jonathan so much ; that’s why he affectionately calls him “ Mr. Lime . ”
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He hadn’t spent much time with the little guy , but he should have bee more observant from the very I time they met . INY child call Teresa “ Mommy , ” he should have caught on right then .
And yet , he had placed complete trust in his fiancée , Jennifer , On the day of their engagement ceremony , she had looked him directly in the eye and solemnly vowed that Michael had absolutely no contection to the Lynn family
Jennifer knew full well how much he trusted her . She knew that Michael was the eldest grandson of the Lynn family and she knew the whole trum
Il Teresa had forced Jennifer into it , if she’d threatened her to keep it . secret , maybe Donald could find it in himself to forgive Jennifer a le Otherwise , he didn’t know how to lace her anymore .
Donald thought , ‘ How much of what Jennifer says is true ? Maybe she has her reasons , but why won’t she just tell me ? Why does she have to deceive me and keep me at a distance ? Jenniler , what are you hiding from me ? ”
“ Doctor Donald ? ” Michael’s soft , childish voice snapped Donald out of his thoughts .
Donald said , “ Mike , how about I help make your wish come true ? I’ll make sure Mr. Lime becomes your daddy ”
Looking at the little face that closely resembled Jonathan’s , Donald knew without a doubt that this was Jonathan’s son . Donald was the child’s uncle .
Michael asked , “ Really ? You’re not pulling my leg , are you ? ”
Donald smiled and said gently , “ It’s true , Mike . Let’s pinky promise , okay ? ”
“ Okay ! ” Mike eagerly linked his tiny pinky with Donald’s thumb . “ Pinky swear . No take backs . Whoever breaks it is a little doggie . ”
Donald said , “ Now , Mike , you also have to promise me one thing . Don’t tell anyone that I took a little bit of your hair . This will be our little secret , just between us , okay ? ”
Michael nodded eagerly . “ Okay then ”
Donald said , “ Good boy , Mike . Remember not to catch a chill , or I will have to give you a shot . You don’t want that , do you ? ”
“ Please , no shots ! ” Michael’s eyes widened with fear . “ I wanna get better fast and go home . I don’t wanna stay in the hospital anymore . ”
Donald said , “ Alright , Mike , time to rest now . Go lie down and get some good sleep , okay ? ”
After comforting Michael and seeing Teresa still hadn’t returned , Dohald knew he couldn’t stay any longer . He turned and left . As the door clicked shut behind him , his eyes shimmered with tears he could no longer hold back .
A torrent of memories flooded his mind . Scenes from the past flashed through his mind .
Jennifer handed over the report and said quietly , “ The DNA test results are in . Take a look Now , will you finally drop it ? ”
Donald said , “ Thank goodness I didn’t tell Jonathan about this , otherwise , it would’ve just given him false hope . Still , something just feels off
r said , “ Alright , that’s enough from you . Stop meddling in this . The child has nothing to do with Jonathan anyway , let’s just focus on our own
lives , okay ? ”
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Jonathan asked , “ Donald , can I trust you ? ”
Donald said , “ Are you worried Jennifer would fake the results ? She wouldn’t , I promise
She’s a highly ethical doctor . “ ”
Jonathan said , “ If I can’t even trust my own family , then who in this world can I possibly believe in ? ”
Donald said , “ Jonathan , you can absolutely trust me . ”
Jonathan said , “ Wright , I just hope our relationship never ends up like yours and Dad’s , Promise me , no matter what happens , you’ll never scheme
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Donald said , “ Never You’ve been so kind to me and helped me through so many difficulties . No matter what happens , Jonathan
-bebay you :
Donald’s eyes blurred with tears . He thought , “ Life is but a fleeting dream , a stage play , Jonathan , ifike really is your son , I promise I tell you whole truth without holding anything back . ”