176.Chapter 176
Teresa had taken a chance once and had Michael. She wondered if she could take another chance and have another child with Jonathan However, she no longer had the energy to keep another child a secret, so she could only prevent it by nipping it in the bud
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Jonathan’s eyes showed a yearning for a child as he said, “Just this once. If you get pregnant, have the baby I can give you whatever you want.
“When we were manied, I couldn’t provide much, no I never asked for a child. But if you get pregnant this time, I can even get you the stars in the sky if that’s what you want.”
With that, Jonathan really gave Teresa a star. It was a key with a star–shaped keychain..
Jonathan put the key into Teresa’s hand and continued, “I’ve already bought a place in the most expensive neighborhood in Nareigh, Forlisle Rose Estates.
“We can stay there if you want to live in Nareigh, I have other houses, too, if you prefer to move to another city I’ll put your name on the deed, or our child’s. Whatever you wish.”
Teresa clasped her fingers. She only thought Jonathan had bought a courtyard house in Jarisburg, and she didn’t think he also got one in Forlisle Rose Estates. He was making everything happen, those he couldn’t when they were married.
A hint of hesitation flashed in Teresa’s eyes. She recalled how she had blurted out about having a kid the previous night and had the sudden urge to repeat that they already had a kid now that she was sober.
Suddenly, Jonathan’s phone rang. He glanced at the phone and frowned at the word “Mom.” A trace of weariness and impatience flashed in his eyes.
The call from Jonathan’s mother was like a wake–up call for Teresa. She instantly snapped back to her senses and swallowed her words. While Jonathan was distracted, she turned and ran away.
From the corner of his eyes, Jonathan saw Teresa’s fleeing figure. He quickly ended the call and pursued her. Upon noticing her shoes and socks at the door, he bent over to pick them up and got behind.
After taking a taxi to the nearby mall, Teresa paid with her phone and got out. She found the nearest shoe store and bought
Meanwhile, the phone in Teresa’s pocket kept ringing. Again and again, coming from the same number. Teresa pressed decline and turned on ‘Do Not Disturb.‘
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