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“Jonathan, your career is thriving now. From the bottom of my heart, I think you’re amazing. I’m not mocking your success. Seeing you succeed really moves me. I know how much effort you’ve put in and the struggles you’ve faced.
“Without the support of your parents or grandparents, you’ve fought your way to where you are today. I truly feel happy for you. As your ex –wife, all I can do is offer you my best wishes. You’ve worked hard, and you’ve made it p>
Jonathan’s eyes glistened, as if time had rewound to the past. “There was someone who once said she wanted to stand with me at the top of Nareigh Tower, sipping red wine and looking down at the world p>
His thoughts wandered far away. “Honey, keep going. I believe in you. You’ll climb from manager to boss. And when that day comes, we’ll stand at the top of Nareigh Tower, sipping red wine and living the dream together p>
“Alright, just give me some time p>
“How long p>
“Five years, maybe p>
“I’ll be twenty–seven by then p>
“Yeah, I’ll do my best to make sure you get to live the dream before I turn thirty p>
Those words from the past echoed in Teresa’s ears, and the sweet memory of that moment played vividly in her mind.
Now, Teresa was twenty – seven, and Jonathan had already fulfilled that playful promise. Tears slid down Teresa’s cheeks, but reality weighed heavily on her–she couldn’t afford to dwell on those memories anymore.
Before leaving Fernlandia, Sherry had called Teresa, pleading with her to keep Michael”
situation a secret. “Teresa, if Mr. Lynn finds out about Mike, he’ll definitely hold
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Christian accountable. Christian and I are getting married this year, and I can’t let anything go wrong p>
“Don’t worry, Sherry. I won’t turn my back on you and Christian. You both helped me hide the truth about Mike back then–I owe you that much p>
“I’m so sorry, Teresa. Once Christian and I are married, you can do whatever you want p>
“ It’s fine. I won’t tell Jonathan. I just want to start over, somewhere no one knows me.
That’s all p>
Teresa’s mind drifted to her 22–year–old self, a young woman brimming with happiness and hope. She had rushed into marriage with Jonathan after barely knowing him, and for a while, it had been sweet, But now, she found herself stuck, unable to move
forward or look back.
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All she could do now was hold on to the resolve she had made long ago. No more
hesitation, no more second–guessing. Thinking of Michael waiting for her at home, she ended the call. “I wish you happiness. ”
The busy tone echoed in Jonathan’s ears. It took him three full minutes to realize she had hung up. His tall figure exuded a sense of desolation, and his long shadow stretched across the ground. Silently, he handed the phone back to Miriam.
“What did Teresa say to you?” Miriam asked.
“She said… she’s doing well now,” Jonathan replied. His cold, stern face carried a hint of loss, making it impossible for Miriam to discern what he was truly thinking.
Miriam couldn’t call Teresa back. Teresa had hidden her number, and the call had come from a randomly assigned virtual number, making it impossible to trace or return.
Jennifer walked over. “Can’t we at least trace the IP address of the call? I have a friend back in Shaville who’s pretty skilled in this area. He could p>
“Are you out of your mind?” Miriam cut her off sharply before she could finish.
“No wonder Teresa doesn’t want to come back. It’s because of people like you. She’s already said not to disturb her, yet here you are, trying to track her IP. What are you. planning to do p>
“I’m just worried about her,” Jennifer retorted. Only she knew that Teresa was still carrying a child. She was deeply concerned that Teresa might not be able to take care of herself, let alone Michael.
Besides, Teresa couldn’t even cook. Back in Fernlandia, at least Evelyn had been there to prepare meals for her. That was why Jennifer had initially agreed to let Teresa leave with Evelyn in the first place.
Miriam looked at Jennifer as if she were staring at a lunatic. Despite Jennifer’s calm exterior, Miriam couldn’t fathom what was going on in her mind. To Miriam, it was clear that Jennifer still didn’t understand her mistakes.
“Your so–called concern, your overbearing love, your obsessive care and constant supervision suffocate her. Let it go. If you keep this up, she’ll never ever come back.” Miriam’s words were sharp and unyielding.
“I-” Jennifer tried to argue.
“Teresa said,” Jonathan, who had been silent all this time, suddenly spoke.
Both Jennifer and Miriam turned to look at him. His dark eyes were clouded with a complexity that was hard to decipher,
Jennifer thought Jonathan would insist on continuing the search for Teresa–if he truly loved her.