Chapter 139 139.Chapter 139 She had so little, everything would slip away from her if she loosened her grip even just a bit. It seemed like the child she had worked so hard to raise for nearly three years would leave her tomorrow or maybe the day after tomorrow. Teresa
Chapter 138 138.Chapter 138 Teresa shook off Jonathan’s hand. “What’s gotten into you p> Startled, Jonathan quickly sobered up and remembered that they had divorced. He had somehow fallen asleep. Even though the theater seats were uncomfortable, he slept deeply and peacefully. “I’m sorry,” Jonathan apologized. Teresa bent down and
Chapter 137 136 Chapter 136 136.Chapter 136 “My colleague’s kid is at my place, and he’s asleep, so you’d better not go up,” Teresa said a bit sheepishly. She explained further, “The kid was originally supposed to be looked after by Miriam, but she went home for the holiday. Since
Chapter 136 Chapter 15 of 54: Chapter 15 55% “I don’t want you to hold back. I won’t break. If it’s too much, I’ll tell you. Be yourself, Michael. And if you want to try other positions, I’m game. Remember, I’m new to all this. I don’t know what options
Chapter 135 135.Chapter 135 Jennifer asked curiously, “So what about Yvonne? Are they together now?” Teresa shook her head. “She had a major depression. Jonathan told me that she tried to end her own life last year. After he and I divorced, I never saw her again p> “I see.
Chapter 134 134.Chapter 134 Jennifer clicked her tongue, opened a can of beer, and took a sip. “If I were you, I’d want her to be unhappy. If a woman can’t even love her child, how can she expect the child to love her p> Jennifer looked at Teresa and
Chapter 133 133.Chapter 133 Michael asked, “But what about your mommy and daddy? I’ve never seen them before p> “They-” A tear fell into the ravioli as Teresa choked up. She quickly wiped her tears with her hand. “They’re busy p> Since she severed ties with Philip, she lost all
Chapter 132 132.Chapter 132 It was already eight o’clock, and Jonathan hadn’t returned yet. The food was getting cold, so Hayden said, “Let’s not wait for him. Let’s eat p> He added, “Let’s eat. Don’t wait for that rascal. As the eldest grandson in the family, he should have better
Chapter 131 131.Chapter 131 131.Chapter 131 Jonathan opened the report and read it from beginning to end, his eyebrows slowly furrowing. Then, he crumpled the report into a ball in his hand and tossed it onto the floor beside him. He explained inwardly, ‘As I thought, he’s not my child!
Chapter 130 onald said, “Okay, got it p> Seeing Jonathan looking quite serious, Donald didn’t dare to ask further questions and glanced again at the transparent bag on his desk. Before leaving, Jonathan was still a bit uneasy, so he turned back and looked at Donald. “How reliable are the
Chapter 129 129.Chapter 129 When Teresa got home, Michael was still brimming with excitement from his trip. He couldn’t stop talking about the delicious food Jonathan had introduced him to or how he’d been to Candy Castle and seen those colorful candies for the first time. Then, smiling up at
Chapter 128 128.Chapter 128 “Mommy, let’s talk later. I’m going to thank Mr. Lime by giving him a drawing. He has been so nice to me,” Michael announced. “Okay,” came Teresa’s response. She would be lying if she said she wasn’t jealous.‘ Why hasn’t he drawn anything for me? I’ve
Chapter 127 Jonathan had to go on a last–minute business trip to Cranur for about three days. On his way there, he was still obsessing over the situation with Michael, wondering if he was overthinking it. Michael, who followed him for the trip, leaned against the airplane window while curiously
Chapter 126 126.Chapter 126 Edward saw Jonathan’s expression and assumed Jonathan was upset. After all, nobody would want to hear that an unrelated child resembled them. Edward then quickly switched up his tone, saying, “Actually, the kid kind of looks like you, but not really, haha p> Jonathan kept a
Chapter 125 At Rosary Estates, Teresa tucked Michael into bed, his tiny hands wrapped securely around the necklace Jonathan had gifted him. ‘He really likes Jonathan,‘ she mused, her heart twisting unexpectedly. Outside, fireworks crackled, echoing the holiday cheer. Teresa, however, found her thoughts drifting. ‘Is he spending the night
Chapter 124 124.Chapter 124 Jennifer had already wrapped the ravioli while Teresa helped her cook them. There were two fillings: beef and pork. While serving the ravioli, Jonathan’s image flashed in Teresa’s mind. She remembered the time he ate spoiled ravioli and ended up in the hospital with acute gastroenteritis.
Chapter 123 123.Chapter 123 123.Chapter 123 Cheryl lounged on the couch while Michael scurried around, bringing her water at her request. “Mike, would you like a little brother or sister? I could make that happen,” Cheryl joked. Michael said, “I like puppies, Aunt Cheryl. Can you give me one p>
Chapter 122 122.Chapter 122 ‘As for Teresa’s child… Well, he’s my nephew, and I’m his aunt. Helping out isn’t a big deal, Jennifer thought. The person on the other end paused briefly then asked, “Is it about your sister–the one a year younger than you p> “Yeah, that’s right,” Jennifer
Chapter 121 121.Chapter 121 121.Chapter 121 She looked up to see Donald, the young resident, offering it shyly as he asked, “Dr. Nelson, you haven’t eaten yet, right? Would you like to join me in the cafeteria p> Jennifer was about to decline but something made her change her mind,
Chapter 120 Miriam asked, “Are you leaving Nareigh p> “I’m not, but I won’t bother Teresa anymore,” Jonathan replied. Miriam paused, unsure of how to respond. “You want to remarry, but Teresa doesn’t. Benny and I have tried everything to bring you two together, but you know how stubborn she