250.Chapter 250
“We can’t just let this slide!” Teresa’s tone was firm. “You always defend Isabel, but Mike’s really upset this time. He loved that notebook! Even if Isabel didn’t mean it, she still needs to apologize
“She’s barely over a year old. She can’t even talk yet. How is she supposed to apologize? Evelyn shot Teresa an exasperated look. “It’s just a notebook. Buy him a new one
“You can’t buy it anymore,” Michael wiped his tears, his voice full of frustration. It ad Mr. Lime’s autograph on it.”
“Mr. Lime? What kind of name is that?” Evelyn asked, clearly baffled.
“That’s not the point! Teresa snapped. “The point is, Mike loved that notebook, and now Isabel’s ruined it. You need to set an example. If you keep siding with Isabel like this, Mike and I are moving out*
“It’s not a big deal. Can you stop making such a fuss?”
Teresa wasn’t overreacting. They had been in Fernlandia for less than ten days, but she couldn’t feel any love from Evelyn toward her or Michael. All Evelyn did was shower Isabel with affection and frequently call Jennifer to check on her
Some people are just like that. They were always worrying about those far away while neglecting the ones right beside them.
“It was a mistake for us to come here. We shouldn’t have moved in with you and Isabel, Teresa said firmly, gripping Michael s hand tightly. Her gaze was resolute, filled with determination. “We’ll be moving out soon.”
Evelyn stared at Teresa like she was out of her mind. She thought, ‘Is all this really necessary? It’s just a notebook Isabel tore, and it wasn’t even intentional.‘
Teresa knew all too well the pain of having a mother who played favorites. She refused to let Michael experience that same hurt, and more than anything, she wanted him to know he had someone who would always stand by him.
“You’ve only been here a few days, and now you’re talking about leaving? Where would you even go? And what am I supposed to tell your sister? Fine, it’s my fault, okay? I’ll buy you a new one!” Evelyn said, exasperated.
“Don’t bother, Ms. Davis,” Teresa said coldly.
“You’re going to drive me to my grave!” Evelyn clutched her chest. “Even when I apologize, it’s not enough. It’s just a notebook, for crying out loud! And now you’re ready to pack up and leave? Where did you even get this temper from?”
“Because I’ve had enough!” Teresa shot back, her voice trembling with emotion. “You’ve always put Isabel first, treating her like she’s some fragile doll. Then there’s Hannah. And me? I’ve always been at the bottom of your list!”
Teresa loved Evelyn deeply, though she doubted Evelyn ever realized it.
As a child, she had clung to the hope that Evelyn would leave Philip and take her away. But instead, she was left behind like an unwanted burden.
That was why, after having her own child, Teresa swore she’d never let him feel that same loneliness. No matter how hard life got, she’d keep him by her side. She couldn’t trust anyone else.
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