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Jonathan hadn’t brought the DNA test results . He pressed his lips together , then turned to face Irene again .
Jonathan said , “ It’s that kid . People always say he looks like me . I guess I just trusted others too much with that DNA test .
Irene froze again , still not entirely convinced .
Irene questioned , “ Wasn’t it Donald and Cheryl who handled your DNA test ? Why would they fake it for no reason ?
“ I’ll explain when I have time . Got business at the office , ” Jonathan said , leaving Irene to finish her meal alone .
“ Wait , ” Irene called out desperately , trying to press Jonathan for answers , but he had already sped away
Irene frowned as Michael’s face flashed through her mind . She remembered that little boy ,
The first time Irene saw Michael , he looked so much like Jonathan that it shocked her . But Hayden was there too , and Cheryl offered a DNA test to prove he wasn’t Jonathan’s child .
Irene immediately dialed Cheryl’s number , Irene demanded over the phone , “ Cheryl , do you know if Jonathan has a child ? ”
Cheryl quickly replied , “ I don’t know anything about Jonathan’s affairs . Please stop asking me . It’s putting me in a tough spot . ”
“ What kind of answer is that ? What’s so difficult for you ? ”
“ I can’t just speak out of turn about his affairs . Please don’t ask me , ” Cheryl said hastily , then immediately hung up , claiming she was busy with work .
Irene was exasperated . She thought , ‘ What’s wrong with Cheryl ? What exactly is Jonathan hiding ?”
Irene called Donald again , hoping to ask if he knew anything about Jonathan’s child , but he didn’t answer .
Irene was exasperated once more . She thought again , ‘ What has gotten into all of them ? ”
At a loss for who else to contact , Irene decided she might as well go and apologize to the Kelly family first .
By the time Irene arrived at Eason’s company , he had already left . Still , she couldn’t stop thinking about the child Jonathan had
mentioned .
Irene couldn’t stop thinking , ‘ Is that child one of the Lynns ? ”
Irene went to Horizonlead Group and , as luck would have it , ran into Jonathan’s current secretary , Bobby , just as he was leaving
work
Bobby told Irene that Jonathan had already left for the day .
Irene turned to Bobby and asked , “ How come Mr. Lynn left work so early today ? ”
“ Well ,” Bobby answered while shaking his head , “ I’m not sure . ”
Irene grabbed Bobby’s arm and pressed , “ Tell me . Does Mr. Lynn have a son ? ”
Bobby replied , “ I’m not sure about that , Ms. Lynn . ”
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Irene asked , “ Really ? Has Mr. Lynn brought any children to Horizonlead Group lately ?
“ Mr. Lynn has been swamped with work these past few days . I haven’t noticed him bringing anyone to the office
Irene saw no point in pressing further .
That afternoon at Forlisle Rose Estates , Teresa went to see Jonathan alone . She had planned to bring Michael , but Gary picked him up that morning for a trip to the amusement park and to ask about Jennifer .
Teresa replied , “ I don’t know . ”
“ I told Jonathan that suing your sister would sever all ties with your family . He’d no longer be the Johnston family’s son – in – law , and that helps no one , ” Gary said .
Teresa said calmly , “ If we burn our bridges , so be it . I’m done with Jennifer’s situation , and if Jonathan wants to sue me , be ready for it . ”
“ I don’t think he will sue you or Jennifer . After all , she’s your flesh and blood . He’ll do it for your sake . ”
Teresa thought , ‘ It’s that very bond that lets those closest to you hurt you the most . ”
Snapping back to reality , Teresa had already arrived at Jonathan’s place .