Chapter 94
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After packing their bags , Teresa and Michael headed to the airport . Michael begged for ice cream , but Teresa refused , and the boy pouted like a grumpy pufferfish .
Teresa relented and bought him a milkshake . She asked a nearby security guard to keep an eye on him while she went to the restroom . As she opened the door , a small piece of paper fluttered toward her , catching her attention .
Teresa bent down to pick up the paper and realized it was a pregnancy report , indicating one month along . When she saw the name on it , a deep frown creased her forehead . ‘ How could this be ? ‘ she thought .
Just then , the sound of a toilet flushing echoed , and the restroom door swung open . Quick footsteps followed . “ Sorry , that’s my report . It just fell out . ”
Teresa looked up , holding the pregnancy report . “ Cheryl , it’s really you ! ”
“ Teresa ? ” Cheryl nervously averted her gaze .
Puzzled , Teresa asked , “ Whose child are you carrying ? ”
Cheryl bit her lip , reluctant to reveal . “ It’s … my secret . Let’s talk outside . ”
She walked out , with Teresa following close behind ..
“ Mommy ! Mommy ! ” Michael dashed past Cheryl , heading straight for Teresa . “ Let’s hurry to catch the plane , or we might miss it ! ”
Cheryl stood frozen , her eyes widening in shock as she watched the child , who resembled Jonathan , calling Teresa “ Mommy . ”
She asked carefully , “ Could this be Jonathan’s- ”
“ Let’s talk about it later , ” Teresa interrupted , patting Michael’s head . “ Mike , say hello to your Aunt Cheryl . ”
“ Hello , Aunt Cheryl ,” Michael said , clutching onto Teresa’s leg . “ Mommy , why do I have to call the pretty lady Aunt ? ”
“ Because she’s Mommy’s sister , Teresa replied .
Michael said , “ But she doesn’t look like you . ”
Teresa was once again speechless.
Cheryl was stunned , thinking , ‘ How old is this kid ? His logic is incredible ; he clearly takes after Jonathan .
Bending down , Cheryl ruffled Michael’s hair . “ Your name’s Mike , right ? Well , in a way , I am your mom’s sister . ”
Micheal nodded . “ I see … ”
The boarding announcement echoed through the terminal , and Cheryl , who was also flying , realized with a start that she was on the same flight as Teresa , heading back to
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Once onboard , Cheryl asked to change her seat to sit next to Teresa . The flight wasn’t crowded , and Michael was already fast asleep , curled up with a small blanket Teresa draped over him .
Cheryl gazed at the child’s prominent nose bridge and angular jaw , surprised . “ Teresa , does Jonathan not know about the child ? ”
“ He doesn’t know , Teresa replied calmly , her gaze steady . “ Let’s make a deal . You keep my secret , and I’ll keep yours , all right ? ”
Cheryl was rendered speechless , musing , ‘ Did she just hold me at her mercy ? But then again , with someone as stunning as Teresa , how could I argue ? ”
Cheryl agreed without any hesitation . “ I promise I won’t say anything about Mike . Just don’t let my family know I’m pregnant . ”
“ Okay , deal . So , who’s the baby’s father ? ” Teresa asked ..
The question seemed to break something inside Cheryl . She collapsed into Teresa’s arms , tears streaming down her face . At just 22 , she had lost herself one night at a bar , and she had no idea who the father was .
“ What ? ” Teresa raised an eyebrow . “ Didn’t you check the security footage ? This is serious ! How could you not know who the father is ? ”
Cheryl shook her head , her expression pained . She had been set up by a jealous classmate . When she woke up , the person beside her was gone , leaving only a stack of money on the table . He must have assumed she was an escort .
“ It only took one night , and now I’m pregnant . I’m losing my mind . What should I do ? ” Cheryl was devastated .
Teresa’s response was firm . “ Of course , you should have an abortion . You don’t even know who the father is , and you want to keep this baby ? That’s absurd .”
Cheryl was confused . “ But Teresa , you still gave birth to the child even after divorcing Jonathan . ”
Teresa sighed . “ My situation was different . You haven’t even married or started dating , and now you’re pregnant ? The only way forward is to have an abortion . ”
Cheryl sniffed , her eyes filling with tears . “ I understand . I’ll think it through more . But … once I’ve decided , can you come to the hospital with me ? I’m too scared to do it alone . ”