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“ Why ? ” Jonathan pressed , his eyes fixed on Teresa .
“ Have you really thought about what would happen if you told them ? ” Teresa said anxiously . “ Your grandpa would definitely try to push us to remarry , and as for your mom …
“ I have no idea what she’d think . She might even want me to end the pregnancy . I honestly don’t !
know what she’d do .”
“ She wouldn’t , ” Jonathan said with a hint of exasperation . “ Trust me . As long as I’m here , no one will dare lay a finger on you . ”
“ Still , I just can’t trust Irene , ” Teresa replied , shaking her head . “ With Mike , I could couldn’t really blame me .
plain . I was already pregnant before the divorce , so your family
“ But this time ? I’m just your ex – wife , and now
six months pregnant with your child . What will your family think of me ? They’ll probably believe I did it on purpose . I don’t want anyone to know . That’s just how it is . ”
Jonathan listened , his brow furrowing even more . “ I’ll take the blame . I’ll just say it was my idea for you to keep it a secret . ”
“ That excuse is way too flimsy , ” Teresa said , shaking her head . “ Your family won’t buy it . ”
“ Then the best thing for us to do is get remarried , ” Jonathan said firmly . “ That way , no one would dare judge you . ”
Teresa shook her head . She still refused to remarry . Whether it was one child or two , she wasn’t going to get back together with Jonathan just for the kids .
She didn’t believe that going back to their old life – without-
guarantee of real happiness – was truly best for the children .
In her eyes , it was better to co – parent , making sure the kids had both their mom and dad in their lives , growing up healthy and loved . That was what Teresa truly wanted .
Jonathan felt a complicated mix of emotions . Even with two kids , she still refused to remarry him . “ If you don’t want to get back together , that’s your
choice ,” he said , keeping his tone calm .
“ But as their father , I have a responsibility to both Mike and our second child . I know what I need to do . I can’t just stand by and let you take care of Mike and go through this pregnancy all on your own , working yourself to exhaustion .
“ Please , let me be there for you this time . Give me a chance to make up for the regrets I have from before . ”
Back when Teresa was pregnant with Michael , Jonathan had been completely clueless . He was out working in another city , totally unaware that she was going through childbirth and raising their son all by herself . Now , he was determined not to miss out on his second chance .
His career was already stable , and his main focus was in Nareigh . Even if he had to travel for work sometimes , he could adjust his schedule . This time , he wanted to put Teresa and the kids above everything else .
Teresa was quiet for a long time .
Jonathan just kept looking at her , silent as well .
At last , Teresa nodded . “ It’s your right as their dad and I can’t take that away . If you want to step up , I have no right to say no . ”
“ Alright ,” Jonathan said , his brow finally easing a bit . “ I’ll have the driver pick you and Mike up tomorrow . Move in with me at Forlisle Rose Est
“ It’s spacious , fully equipped , and I’ve even hired three maternity matrons to take care of you when I’m not around . You’ll be way more comfortable there . ”
“ No need , really . I’m perfectly comfortable here , ” Teresa replied .
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“ A family of four squeezed into this little three – bedroom place is just too cramped ,” Jonathan pressed , his tone leaving no room for argument .
“ Just do as I say and move in with me . If you don’t want to see me , that’s fine . I’m at work most of the day anyway . ”
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