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“ Why should I remarry you , Jonathan ? So you can slowly make my life a living hell and get your revenge on me after we get married ? ” Teresa asked .
Jonathan raised an eyebrow and replied , “ Am I that cruel in your eyes ? Weren’t you the one who said it was for Mike’s sake ? Don’t you want him to have a complete family ? ”
Teresa said firmly , “ As long as we both love him , remarriage doesn’t matter . Many divorced parents love their children just as much . I can’t live under the same roof with you , pretending to be happy for our son’s sake every day . ”
“ Fine , ” Jonathan said curtly .
Even in front of Jonathan , Teresa had to fake a smile . Jonathan stared coldly at Teresa and added , “ Don’t say I never gave you a chance . You used Jennifer to fake DNA reports . I’ll sue her . I won’t let her get away with this . ”
Teresa snapped back , “ Go ahead and sue her . Do it right now .”
Ever since Jonathan smashed the bracelet , Teresa kept telling herself to endure it and not argue back . As long as he wasn’t hurting and could feel better , she didn’t care about her feelings .
But now . Teresa had never been a pushover , and this time , she snapped .
Teresa snapped at Jonathan , “ You think I’m afraid of you , Jonathan ? Bring it on . Throw everything you’ve got at me. If you want to ruin me or destroy our family , go ahead . I’m ready for you . We’ll fight this to the bitter end . ”
Jonathan sneered , “ So quick to lose your temper . ”
Jonathan snorted , “ So now you know how it feels . Since you falsely claimed our son’s name was Mike , I trusted you without question . Is this how you repay me , by playing me for a fool ? ”
“ I never meant to trick you , Jonathan , ” Teresa said , her voice trembling , “ I had my reasons . I just couldn’t tell you . ”
“ So what’s your excuse ? You don’t want to remarry me , but you still want a kid as your retirement plan ? ” Jonathan added .
Teresa shot back , “ So that’s all I am to you ? Just some shallow woman ? ”
“ Maybe I never knew you at all , ” Jonathan said in a low , heavy voice , his sharply defined jawline visibly tensing ..
Teresa met his gaze with cold indifference . “ You’re right . Maybe I never knew you at all , ” she added .
“ I still have sole custody , and his household registration is with me . Tell Gary to bring him back . From now on , unless it’s about our son , we have nothing more to say to each other ,” Teresa continued ..
After that , Teresa turned to leave . She’d almost told Jonathan about the second child but decided against it
She refused to say anything more to him .
Jonathan stood frozen . He couldn’t miss the tears welling in her eyes . “ Wait ! ” be called out .
Teresa stormed out without a backward glance , slamming the door behind her .
Jonathan was left speechless .
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From the surveillance footage , Jonathan saw Teresa standing by the roadside , covering her face and cobbing Feeling remorseful , he took a deep breath , pulled out his phone , and called her to offer his car so she wouldn’t need a cab .
To his surprise , Teresa outright rejected his call .
Jonathan watched from the surveillance feed as Teresa hailed a cab and got in , Frustrated , he tossed his phone onto the table .
Hurting her did not sit well with him .
Right after being discharged , Jennifer rushed straight back to the hospital .
Just then , Vincent called and ordered her to come to his office immediately .
Jennifer took a shaky breath . From Vincent’s tone on the phone , she could tell something was wrong .
Jennifer made her way to Vincent’s office , her heart pounding with anxiety .
“ Jennifer , you’re here . You should know why I’ve called you in , right ? ” Vincent said .
Jennifer nervously licked her lips and replied , “ Mr. Foster , is this about my absence these past two days ? I had a family emergency . that’s why …
Vincent cut in sharply and added , “ That’s not it ” Then Vincent rose to his feet and approached Jennifer .
“ I remember telling you long ago that you got the deputy director role because Horizonlead Group’s CEO dined with me and mentioned it . Learning your sister was Mr. Lynn’s ex – wife , I made an exception and promoted you early . ”
Jennifer stood frozen , her hands balling into white – knuckled fists .
Jennifer said firmly , “ Mr. Foster , I appreciate the promotion . I can do this job , and I don’t need anyone pulling strings for me . This time , I’ll prove I can become department head on my own merit . ”
“ On your own merit ? ” Vincent scoffed .
“ Is this how you got promoted ? By abusing your power for personal gain , misusing your authority , and falsifying DNA test reports beyond your jurisdiction ? ”
All at once , Jennifer’s face drained of all color .
Jennifer had just suffered a miscarriage . She’d already lost her baby . She couldn’t bear to lose her job , too .
Jennifer could only dig her nails into her palms , forcing herself to appear composed as she said , “ Mr. Foster , I don’t understand what you’re talking about . Is there some kind of misunderstanding here ? ”
Vincent slammed his desk and called out , “ A misunderstanding ? Mr. Lynn filed a formal complaint and had a DNA test at our hospital last year . You , as a gynecologist , tampered with results and falsified the report . Shame on you . ”
Jennifer drew a shaky breath , her face growing deathly pale .
“ Mr. Foster , there’s been a misunderstanding . It was all for my sister . I only falsified the report to protect her . ”
Vincent interrupted . “ Your family matters don’t concern me . As a doctor , you know right from wrong . What you’ve done makes you
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unfit for promotion or even to practice medicine . Your actions wairant revoking your medical license .
Jennifer froze in fear . ‘ Revoke my medical license ? the thought in shock , her mind in farmall She had fought so hard to become doctor .
“ Mr. Foster , surely this isn’t necessary ? I merely switched the OA reports befemen my ex brother in law and my nephew to shield my sister . My intentions were never malicious . Fonly wanted to protect her
“ Rules are rules , ” Vincent said with icy precision . “ Your family issues don’t concern me . But you broke the law , and Mr. Lynn is pressing charges . Resign now , that’s the only way you’ll walk away with any dignity .
Jennifer was on the verge of breaking down . “ Mr. Foster , please , I’m begging you . I’ve worked so hard to get here . If I lose this job , I’ll have nothing . Please , just give me one more chance . ”
“ Worked so hard ? ” Vincent scoffed .
“ As far as I know , you’ve had several unexcused absences and a serious surgical error that nearly caused a disaster Frankly , I should have disciplined you long ago . ”
Jennifer clenched her fists until her knuckles turned white , then bowed deeply and pleadingly to Vincent
“ Mr. Foster , I’ve learned my lesson . Please give me another chance , Jennifer pleaded desperately .
Vincent shook his head and added , “ Don’t beg me . Plead with Mr. Lynn . You falsified his DNA results , and if he sues , losing your medical license will be the least of your problems . ”
Jennifer fell into a heavy silence . She thought , ‘ Beg Jonathan ? Me ?
“ I’m Teresa’s sister , for God’s sake . More importantly , I’m still Donald’s wife . How could I ever stoop to beg that old witch Irene’s son ? ”
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