Chapter 798
Teresa glossed over the real reason, not daring to admit it was because she’d rushed to save Jennifer from a suicide attempt, since Miriam already didn’t think much of Jennifer.
“I just accidentally bumped into something, and it made the baby a bit unstable. I’ll be fine after a couple of days of rest,” Teresa said.
Miriam’s eyes filled with tears. “Being pregnant is just too tough! It’s all Jonathan’s fault. It was bad enough that he got you pregnant with Mike before the divorce, but now you’re pregnant again after the divorce. What a bastard! He should just get a vasectomy already.”
Teresa couldn’t help but laugh. Miriam, still crying, asked Teresa what she was laughing at.
“Thank you, Miriam, for always looking out for me,” Teresa said.
“Come on. We’re too close to say that. You know how much I worry about you. You’re pregnant and can’t even catch a break. And there’s even Jennifer, always stirring up trouble and bossing you around. Good thing she’s not your real sister,” Miriam said.
Now, when Jennifer’s name came up, Teresa felt completely at ease. She quickly changed the subject. “Alright, let’s not talk about her. When are you coming back to Nareigh?”
“Edward and I are heading back to Nareigh today. I’ll come to see you the moment I get back,” Miriam promised.
Teresa replied and then ended the call.
Miriam came back way faster than anyone expected. She showed up that very night. Teresa had thought she wouldn’t be here until tomorrow.
Miriam rushed in, panting, and said, “When I saw you were in the hospital, I couldn’t stop worrying. Edward and I talked it over and changed our tickets to the earliest flight. The moment we landed, I grabbed a cab and came straight here.”
As for Edward, he went home first and would come by later.
Teresa was really touched. She picked up the peeled pomegranate and grapefruit from the table and offered some to Miriam.
Miriam snorted. “Did that bastard peel these?”
Teresa clicked her tongue. “Alright, stop cursing him.”
“Feeling sorry for him now? I was just teasing him,” Miriam said. She sat down next to Teresa and dug into the fruit.
Teresa said, “I don’t want to talk badly about him. He’s actually been the one helping my family out a lot while everything’s been going wrong.”
“Oh, so now he’s not just your ex? Are you two getting back together?” Miriam teased.
Teresa’s breath caught. She grabbed a piece of grapefruit and stuffed it into Miriam’s mouth. “No way, we’re not getting back together,” she said.
Miriam snorted. She was about to crack another joke when suddenly there was a knock at the door. Thinking it was Edward, Miriam smiled as she went to open it. But when she saw who was standing there, her smile froze on her face.
The next second, her whole demeanor turned hostile. “What are you doing here? What do you want with Teresa now?” she snapped.
“I just came to see Teresa,” Jennifer said, taking a deep breath to steady herself.
“You’re not welcome here. You’re not even Teresa’s real sister. Can’t you have some boundaries? Why do you keep clinging to her? Just stay away from her, okay?” Miriam snapped.
“Miriam,” Teresa called out. She lifted the covers and got out of bed. When Jennifer saw Teresa in her hospital gown, a flicker of guilt and concern flashed in her eyes.
“Come in. Miriam, I’m craving some juice. Could you go downstairs and get me some?” Teresa said.
Miriam knew Teresa was just trying to send her out of the room, but she gritted her teeth and said, “Fine, I’ll go get it for you. But if anything happens, call the police right away. Don’t let that crazy woman do anything to you!”
Teresa didn’t know what to say. After Miriam left, Jennifer finally stepped inside.
Teresa gestured toward the sofa and said flatly, “Have a seat.”
The room was pretty spacious, so Jennifer could sit wherever she wanted. “No, I’ll just stand,” Jennifer replied.