Cathy glanced at her husband, Werner, hoping he would say something. Werner spoke up. “Dad, just bring Cheryl over. Forget about Teresa, Jonathan a already here. It would be too awkward if she came.”
“Jonathan can leave. Teresa needs to be here,” Hayden insisted, his expression unwavering. “Today, everyone has to be present. If even one is missing. I
won’t eat.
“Even if you made a fool of yourselves in front of Evelyn, it has nothing to do with me. You figure it out.”
Werner and Cathy exchanged helpless looks. They had no choice but to call Teresa, who repeated her refusal.
“Mrs. Lynn, Jonathan is there, and so is Irene. It’s just too awkward for me to go. My mom is already there, right? Her presence is enough. She can speak for me,” Teresa said.
“It’s Mr. Hayden Lynn’s wish. He misses you and wants
Teresa was silent for a few seconds.
to
see
you. He insists that you come over,” Cathy replied.
“Mrs. Lynn, please tell Mr. Hayden Lynn I’m really sorry, but I can’t make it today,” Teresa said before hanging up.
Shortly after Teresa’s call ended, Cheryl called?
“Teresa, what should I do?
“It’s the first time the two families are meeting for dinner, and I said I wouldn’t come back, but Grandpa insists I return and even wants to send someone to get me. Teresa, you have to help me. You have to talk to Grandpa for me.”
“How can I help when I’m not even there?” Teresa replied.
“Oh?” Cheryl was on the verge of tears. “I thought you were there. Grandpa dotes on you and listens to you. I definitely can’t go back now. What if my water breaks on the way? What do I do?”
“Sorry. Why don’t you talk to Jennifer? She may help,” Teresa suggested.
“Jennifer is so harsh. I never chat with her. I don’t even know what Donald sees in her. All I can do is wish Donald well. What am I supposed to do?” Cheryl
wailed.
If the Lynn family took Cheryl back now, everything would be ruined.
Teresa said, “Tough luck.”
Cheryl huffed. “Teresa, don’t be like that. We’re in this together. If I can’t keep my secret, I won’t be able to keep Mike’s secret either.”
“Are you threatening me, Cheryl?” Teresa said, taken aback.
“We both are in the same boat. You know what I mean, right?” Cheryl replied.
Teresa was momentarily stunned.
At the restaurant, Cathy told Hayden the truth. Hayden took the phone and spoke to Teresa.
Teresa thought it was still Cathy calling, but she heard Hayden’s voice. “Teresa, it’s me. Are you really not coming? Jennifer and your mom are both here. I’ll get Jonathan to leave. You won’t have to feel awkward.”
“It’s not that, Mr. Lynn. I’m really busy. I can’t make it. I’ll come to see you another day,” Teresa said.
“Humph.” Hayden didn’t believe her. “Don’t lie to re. I know you’re just avoiding the awkwardness.”
While calling Teresa, Hayden patted Jonathan’s shoulder. “You better leave. Otherwise, Teresa will feel awkward when she comes.”
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Chapter 370
Jonathan was taken aback for a moment.
Teresa furrowed her brow. “Mr. Lynn, really, it’s not necessary-
Hayden cut Teresa off. “He’s already gone. He said he had something urgent at the company. You should come. It’s been so long since I fast save you!
him away. This is the Lynn family’s celebration. He should be here.”
“Wow, a party. I saw videos of people at parties looking so happy. I want to go too.” Michael tugged at Teresa’s hand. “Let’s go together. Then you won’t have to cook dinner.”
However, Irene called several more times. Seeing Michael waiting in the room for the meal to start, Teresa went to her room to answer the call.
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