Chapter 286

When Donald woke up, Jennifer was snuggled in his arms, and he rolled on top of her again. Since neither of them had work that day, they could afford to sleep a little longer. Jennifer felt dizzy with happiness. She thought, ‘One true love for a lifetime might have been a thing in ancient times, but in today’s fast-paced world, having a place to live, a car, and a man you love is more than enough.’

After their morning cuddles, they got dressed. Jennifer asked Donald, “Did you ever pay Jonathan back for that favor?”

“I sent him a gift, but I’m not sure if he accepted it. If he didn’t, I’ll just take him out for dinner next time he’s free,” Donald replied.

“Alright then,” Jennifer said, unsure what else to add. Suddenly, something occurred to her. “Wait, you didn’t ask Jonathan for the down payment money, did you?”

“No. It was really my own money. I wouldn’t ask him for money to buy a house,” Donald assured her.

Seeing this, Jennifer didn’t press further. She told Donald, “The loan is in my name, so I’ll pay it off myself. I can’t keep spending your money.”

Jennifer planned to keep the Chesburg apartment for Teresa and herself. It was her way of showing love to her sister. She wondered, ‘I love Teresa deeply. Maybe when she comes back to Nareigh, she’ll finally understand how much I care about her.’

Jennifer decided to check out the apartment in Chesburg, and Donald drove her there. On the way, Donald received a bank transfer from Werner, along with messages:

Werner: [Your mom told me about it. She gave you 150 thousand so you can buy a car and have some money for dating.]

Werner: [You know how your mom is—she hates spending money. These days, 150 thousand isn’t much for dating. I’ll give you another 100 thousand. If you need more, just ask me, not your mom.]

The money landed straight into Donald’s account, increasing his balance by another 100 thousand. “[Dad, that’s enough],” Donald replied.

Werner: [If it’s not enough, just let me know. No need to be shy with your father.]

“[Thanks, Dad. Got it],” Donald texted back, then put his phone away and focused his attention on Jennifer as he drove.

He went with Jennifer to check out the Chesburg apartment. It was still a bare shell. Jennifer planned to wait for Teresa to return so they could decorate it together.

Successfully unlocked!

Donald pulled her into his arms, holding her close in the empty apartment, and the two of them became intimate again.

Jennifer thought she must be crazy, getting so attached to Donald. If they ever broke up, she didn’t know who would be crying—her or Donald. He used to be the one chasing after her, but now she found herself relying on him. He was her rock, her one and only.

As they left Chesburg, Donald comforted her, saying, “Don’t be embarrassed. It’s totally normal for couples to get close. Besides, you’ve been holding back for over twenty years. With me, you don’t have to.”

Donald kissed her fingers. “A guy only acts like this with the woman he really loves.”

In Everport, after Teresa had caught up on sleep and had a good meal, the more she thought back to that night at the hotel, the more uneasy she felt. She ended up going to the hospital for a checkup, and only when the doctor told her the baby was fine did she finally breathe a sigh of relief.

The doctor said, “I remember you. You were just here for a checkup a few days ago, weren’t you?”

Teresa’s cheeks turned red. “Well, my husband just got back, and we spent the night together. I was just worried about the baby’s safety, that’s all.”

The doctor’s expression grew serious. “The embryo’s still not stable. You need to hold off for at least another month.”