Chapter 407
Snapping back to the present, Teresa had already cleaned up the mess on the floor and put the coffee beans back in the cabinet. She was petting th hang of housework now. She was no longer the pushover she used to be.
From memories to reality, she felt wide awake. It was another night like this, but she wasn’t alone anymore. Jonathan was gone, replaced by a little version of him, keeping her company.
Teresa gently tucked the blanket around Michael and sat by his bedside, gazing at his tiny face. She couldn’t help but think of how trene used to nag her about not having children, completely overlooking Michael, Jonathan’s own flesh and blood.
After kissing Michael’s cheek, Teresa watched him quietly for a long moment before tiptoeing out of the room.
Fast asleep, Michael mumbled in his sweet, sleepy voice, “Daddy, do you want some custard? Mommy bought the really yummy kind.”
The next day, Jennifer got in touch with Teresa.
She’d made up her mind. She was going to have an abortion at a hospital in Chesburg. She would use visiting Bradley’s and Natalie’s graves as an excuse.
Teresa rubbed her temples. “Funny, I dreamt about Bradley and Natalie last night. They were making ravioli and brought it all the way over for me. I was home alone, like always.
“In my dream, Jonathan and I weren’t divorced yet. You showed up, too. Bradley and Natalie recognized you right away as Hannah. They told us all to
take care of ourselves.”
Jennifer smirked. “See? You’re always so stubborn and never listen to me. Bradley and Natalie had to show up in your dreams just to set you straight.”
Teresa dropped her hand. “Are you nuts? It’s way too early for this. I really don’t want to argue with you right now.”
Jennifer got back to the point. “I’m still going through with it. Come with me to Chesburg.”
Teresa sighed. “Whatever. It’s your kid. If you can be that heartless, then do what you want. I was planning to go to Chesburg anyway to light some candles at Bradley’s and Natalie’s graves. But don’t get it twisted. I’m not going just for you.”
Jennifer continued, “She told me about a girl from our school, my junior. She was brilliant, doing her PhD at Northern University, with a bright future ahead. But she fell for a guy and insisted on having his baby, no matter what.
“And now? She gave up a million–dollar job at a big company to be a stay–at–home mom. Every holiday, she brings gifts and tries to visit Ms. Nelson back in her small town, but Ms. Nelson won’t see her
“Ms. Nelson even scolded the girl for disgracing the people surnamed Nelson, saying she never would’ve paid for her education if she’d known.”
“I don’t want to end up like that,” Jennifer said softly. “If I did, I’d be too ashamed to show my face. I wouldn’t even have the coue to face Ms. Nelson again.”
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