Chapter 572
Before long, the delivery arrived at her doorstep. The courier called Teresa, but she didn’t let him in. With a child at home, she couldn’t be mots ca
She took everything in before closing the door.
Michael was woken up by the commotion and came running over. He said, “Mommy, why are there so many yummy treats? And there are flowers. Ch there’s even a little box with them.”
Teresa was about to warn him not to open it, but Michael had already flipped the box open.
“What a pretty necklace!” Michael playfully put it on his head and asked, “Mommy, do I look pretty?”
Teresa suddenly recalled Jonathan
squip about hanging
the necklace on a dog’s neck. She couldn’t help but laugh.
Michael looked at her with innocent curiosity. “Mommy, why are you
laughing?”
“Because you’re adorable,” replied Teresa.
Michael pouted and said, “Fine. But who sent all these goodies and the flowers? They must be from Mr. Lime, right?”
Teresa was stunned. She wondered how Michael managed to guess it was Jonathan so quickly.
Seeing Teresa stay silent, Michael said smugly, “I am right, aren’t I?”
Michael said, “Mommy, why did Mr. Lime send us all these gifts? He gave the necklace to you, too, right?”
“The snacks are for you.” Teresa quickly changed the subject. “Do you remember you ran to his office last time? He said he really appreciated your concern for him.”
“Wow. Mr. Lime is always so nice to me.” Michael spun around in circles. He was so happy, as if he could sprout wings and soar through the clouds.
Seeing Michael so happy, Teresa couldn’t help but recall what Miriam had said.
Teresa asked Michael, “I have a question for
you. How would you feel if Mr. Lime became your dad?”
Michael said, “But Mr. Lime told me he isn’t my dad.”
Teresa clarified, “I mean it’s an assumption.”
Michael exclaimed, “I’d be so happy, a thousand times happier than eating candies.”
Still overjoyed, Michael spun around in circles once more.
Seeing Michael spinning around without getting dizzy, Teresa quickly reached out and grabbed his little arm. “Alright, sweetheart. That’s enough spinning. You don’t want to fall and hurt yourself, do you?”
Michael tilted his head and asked Teresa, “Will Mr. Lime really become my
dad?”
Teresa said, “I’ll think of a way to make it.”
Michael said, “Mommy, you’re not thinking of kidnapping Mr. Lime to make him my dad, are you? You said forcing people is wrong.”
Teresa said, “I’m not going to force him. I’ll figure out another
Teresa dropped the subject and went to prepare some fruit for Michael.
12:16 Mon, 21 Jun
Chapter 572
Cathy went to the dealership where Werner claimed to have ordered a cat for Cheryl, only to discover he hadn’t placed any bider all t invoice was forged.
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