Accidentally Pregnant 254
Posted on May 12, 2025 ยท 0 mins read
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Irene still had that photo of Jonathan with a stranger saved on her phone. She sent it to him, warning, โ€œYou need to watch yourself. Do you even know who that person is? For all you know, they could be criminals!โ€

Jonathan glanced at the photo and suddenly pieced it together. โ€œYou showed this photo to Teresa, didnโ€™t you?โ€

โ€œI was just looking out for you,โ€ Irene replied. โ€œIf this photo gets out, people will say the CEO of Horizonlead Group is cozying up to criminals. And what if they twist the story and claim youโ€™re one of them?โ€ Her tone was sharp and accusatory.

Jonathan flicked the photo onto the table, his long fingers tapping lightly on the surface. โ€œYou think a photo like this can shake me? If I let something so trivial affect me, I wouldnโ€™t have made it this far.โ€

But Irene wasnโ€™t done. Her voice grew harsher, her frustration spilling over. โ€œItโ€™s all Teresaโ€™s fault. Ever since you got involved with her, your lifeโ€™s been a mess. Look at how much better youโ€™ve done since you left her behind.โ€

โ€œEnough,โ€ Jonathan leaned forward, his gaze locking onto Ireneโ€™s with icy precision. โ€œIโ€™ll ask you one thing. Did you use this photo to threaten her?โ€

Ireneโ€™s gaze flickered as she tried to avoid Jonathanโ€™s eyes. When he kept pressing her, she finally snapped, โ€œShe left on her own. It has nothing to do with me.โ€

Jonathanโ€™s tone sharpened. โ€œWhat Iโ€™m asking is, did you take this photo to her? Did you say things like, โ€˜She ruined meโ€™ or โ€˜Sheโ€™s been dragging me downโ€™?โ€

Irene pressed her lips together, her silence confirming Jonathanโ€™s suspicions. His brows furrowed deeply.

โ€œWhy did you go to her? Iโ€™ve told you before, my relationship with her is none of your business. Youโ€™re not her mother-in-law anymore, so you shouldnโ€™t have gone.โ€

โ€œBut Iโ€™m your mother!โ€ Irene shot back. โ€œI donโ€™t know who sent me this photo. They said theyโ€™d expose you, and I panicked. I was scared it would ruin your reputation, so I went to Teresa. I donโ€™t want her dragging you down anymore.โ€

โ€œSheโ€™s never dragged me down,โ€ Jonathan said firmly.

โ€œReally? Hasnโ€™t she caused you enough trouble already?โ€ Irene retorted, her eyes full of disdain for Teresa.

Jonathanโ€™s clenched fists loosened weakly. โ€œYouโ€™re my mother, the one who raised me, and sheโ€™s the woman I love most. Youโ€™re both the most important people in my life. Why canโ€™t you accept her?โ€

โ€œWhatโ€™s so great about her? I just canโ€™t stand her! I donโ€™t want a daughter-in-law like her,โ€ Irene cried, hitting Jonathanโ€™s chest repeatedly. โ€œI worked so hard to pull you out of that mess, and now youโ€™re throwing yourself back in.โ€

Jonathanโ€™s determination solidified. He finally had the reason he needed to go to Fernlandia and find Teresa. He reached out to Miriam for Teresaโ€™s exact location.

The sprawling landscapes of Fernlandia stretched out endlessly as Jonathanโ€™s car pulled up to the villa where Teresa had been staying. He had traveled all this way to find her, but the person who greeted him at the door was Evelyn.

Evelyn raised an eyebrow. โ€œJonathan, what brings you here?โ€

Jonathan gave a slight nod, though his gaze couldnโ€™t help but dart past Evelyn, searching for any sign of Teresa. โ€œEvelyn, sorry to bother you. Iโ€™m here to see Teresa.โ€

Evelynโ€™s brows furrowed slightly, her tone turning cold. โ€œTeresa isnโ€™t here.โ€

Jonathanโ€™s voice remained respectful, though there was a hint of urgency. โ€œI just need to say a few words to her. Thereโ€™s something I need to explain.โ€

โ€œSheโ€™s really not here. Iโ€™m not trying to stop you,โ€ Evelyn replied, her voice tinged with exasperation. โ€œWe had an argument, and she left. I have no idea where she went. That stubborn girl refused to tell me anything.โ€

Seeing the doubt in Jonathanโ€™s expression, Evelyn stepped aside, gesturing for him to come in. โ€œIf you donโ€™t believe me, feel free to look for yourself.โ€

Jonathan stepped inside, his eyes scanning the room. There was no sign of Teresa. He made his way to her room, only to find it empty. His gaze swept over every corner, searching desperately for any clue she might have left behind.

Jonathan had been trying to call Teresa, but her phone had been unreachable for a long time. It wasnโ€™t just him; Evelyn hadnโ€™t been able to get through to her either.

Jonathanโ€™s worry was written all over his face. โ€œSheโ€™s not here anymore, and she doesnโ€™t have anywhere else to go. Where could she be staying?โ€

โ€œMaybe she went back to Rosary Estates. Thatโ€™s the only house she owns,โ€ Evelyn said, her tone uncertain.

Seeing no other leads, Jonathan prepared to leave. Evelyn stopped him and said, โ€œIf you see her at Rosary Estates, let her know Iโ€™m worried. It would give me some peace of mind.โ€

Jonathan nodded in agreement, his gaze briefly falling on the little girl sitting on the sofa, wearing a diaper and clutching a stuffed doll. That must be Isabel, Teresaโ€™s little sister.

The toddler, barely a year old, let out cheerful babble as she played with her doll. Evelyn walked over, picked Isabel up, and gently cradled her before stepping outside to see Jonathan off.

Before leaving, Jonathan turned back and said, โ€œTeresa loves you deeply. Whenever you were in the hospital, she was always the one who worried the most.โ€ With that, he finally departed.

Jonathan was restless on the flight back, his thoughts tangled in worry. He wondered if Teresa had returned to Rosary Estates. If she had, she would have told Miriam.

The moment he landed, he rushed to Rosary Estates, holding onto a sliver of hope. But when he arrived, there was no sign of Teresa. That faint hope quickly turned into unease and anxiety.

Jonathan couldnโ€™t stop worrying about Teresaโ€™s living situation. After their divorce, he had offered her the house in Luviston Estates, but she turned it down. That left her with only the house her grandparents had left her.

Jonathan reached out to Miriam, who was just as concerned. โ€œTeresa left Fernlandia? She didnโ€™t even tell me, her best friend?โ€ Miriam said, disbelief written all over her face.

Miriam tried contacting Teresa but couldnโ€™t get through. โ€œOh, wait. She sent me a message a few days ago,โ€ Miriam said.

[Miriam, Iโ€™ll need you to handle the company matters for me. The signal here isnโ€™t great, so if you need anything, just email me. Iโ€™ll reply as soon as I see it. Donโ€™t worry about me. Iโ€™m doing fine.]

After reading the message, Jonathan asked Miriam for Teresaโ€™s email address. โ€œIf she contacts you, let me know. Itโ€™ll help me keep track of things,โ€ he said.

โ€œAlright, I will,โ€ Miriam replied.

Jonathan logged into his email and composed a message to Teresa.

[Where are you? Do you have enough money? Stop being so stubborn and come back to Nareigh. I know my mom approached you before you left and tried to threaten you. It wonโ€™t affect me in any way. Please donโ€™t let it weigh on you.]

He didnโ€™t sign the email with his full name, leaving only the letter โ€œJโ€ as the sender. After hitting send, the email showed as delivered. Yet, by the end of the day, Jonathan still hadnโ€™t received a reply from Teresa.


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