The Ex-Wife's Secret (Jonathan and Teresa) novel Chapter 177

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light, T’m on my way” Teresa was en route to the pharmacy when the call came through. Without hesitation, she made a

lumn, speeding in the opposite direction toward the hospital

The haunting memory of Jennifer’s accident lingered in Teresa’s mind, making Teresa dread coming to the hospital

ting prepared her for the sight of Evelynis frail body on the stretcher gasping for breath, her face drained of color,

vitching uncontrollably it shattered Teresa’s perception of her mother had always seen Evelyn as invincible

to vulnerable

“Mom Mom, it’s me Teresa’s grip on Evelyn’s hand tightened as the cold, lifeless feel of her mother’s skin sent a chill through her Evelyn lay motionless, her face etched with exhaustion, her spirit seemingly indifferent to the fight for life though she had already given up

“Mom, you have to meet Hannah Teresa pleaded ‘She’s all grown up now. Please, don’t leave us

Evelyn’s head turned slowly toward Teresa Her eyes, distant and unfocused, seemed to gaze past her

Tears streamed down Teresas face as she watched Evelyn’s consciousness slowly returning. She blurted out, “Mom Hannah is alive Weve reunited. Please, hang in there Il tell you everything about her

Aher Evelyn was wheeled into the operating room, Teresa leaned against the cold wall, thinking, Why did this happen to Mom? I thought she was happy Could her new husband have treated her poorly? The fear of the unknown and what the future might hold threatened to overwhelm her

A new text message from Jonathan snapped her out of her reverie: I’m sorry]

Teresa read the short text, typing slowly: [What are you sorry about?)

Jonathan replied [I’m sorry for making you take the pills]

Teresa’s gaze shifted, and it was only then that she tapped on the voice message she had received earlier.

The message began to play, and Jonathan’s voice rang out. “Why are you so stubborn? I was thinking… if you got pregnant this time, we could remarry. I promise I’ll be a good father. This was my mistake. I don’t know if it was because I was drunk, but I swear I heard you say, ‘Let’s make a baby, and I got excited, so I didn’t use protection. The side effects of emergency contraceptives can be severe. What brand did you take? Let me look it up. If you’re feeling any discomfort, please tell Don’t keep anything from me.”

Teresa had been bracing herself for a scolding from Jonathan, but his voice message caught her completely off guard: She hadn’t expected him to say those things. As she was pondering. Jonathan’s call came in.

“Hello?” she mumbled, her voice hoarse and stuffy.

Jonathan had intended to ask if she was feeling okay, but the unusual tone of her voice made him pause. “What’s wrong? Did something happen?”

“My mom was rushed to the hospital,” Teresa replied. “She’s having trouble breathing. I’m here now. They’re still working on

“Which hospital? Jonathan asked.

“You don’t need to come. I’ll call Hannah. She’ll be here soon, Teresa replied

After a brief pause, Jonathan asked, “Just tell me which hospital

“Nareigh Maternal and Child Health Hospital, Teresa revealed. Overwhelmed by fear and helplessness, she found herself confiding in Jonathan, treating him as her only anchor. “I’m scared she won’t make it. I don’t want her to die.”

Jonathan spoke gently “Calm down, Teresa. Don’t cry. I know how much you love your mom, and trust me everyone you love won’t leave you. She’s going to be okay.”

Teresa sobbed. “But I already lost my grandpa and grandma…”

“This time is different,” Jonathan reassured her. “Listen to me. Don’t cry. Go wash your face. You love looking pretty, don’t you? Tears won’t help with that. Your mom will pull through. Trust me.”

For some reason, Teresa felt a sense of relief, likely due to the soothing tone of Jonathan’s voice, which brought her both strength and comfort. “Thank you”

As soon as she ended the call, she called Jennifer

Jennifer was about to ask Teresa where sheh Successfully unlocked! hy she hadn’t answered her calls when Teresa

cut her off

She frantically said, “Hannah, stop. Don’t ask me about that night now. Mom’s dying. I’d never seen her like this, she couldnt breathe, and her face was as pale as a ghost. They rushed her to the emergency room. I held her hand, just like I held yours after the accident. Then I told her about you. I hoped it would give her strength. I saw her eyes flutter a few times….

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Jennifer gasped, her voice trembling “Which hospital are you at now?”

“Nareigh Maternal and Child Health Hospital Aren’t you supposed to be at work now? Teresa asked

Jennifer quickly responded, “I’m off today. I was planning to stay home with Mike, but don’t worry. I’ll be there as soon as

can”

“Hurry.” Teresa urged “I’m alone outside the emergency room”

Teresa ended the call and sank to her knees, silently praying.

An hour felt like a lifetime before the doctor finally appeared. He informed Teresa that Evelyn had pulled through

Evelyn had been suffering from respiratory alkalosis due to physiological causes. Given her age, along with her pre–existing high blood pressure and cholesterol, she had been in a critical condition. Had she not been brought in so quickly, she might not have made it.

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