Chapter 898

As soon as the elevator doors opened, Jonathan spotted Michael huddled in the corner. “Mr. Baddy Lime, you’re here! I’ve been waiting for you!” Michael exclaimed.

Jonathan scooped him up, feeling a bit pleased. ‘Why is he waiting for me?’ Jonathan wondered.

“I saw your car. You’re here to pick me and Mom up, right?” Michael asked.

“Of course,” Jonathan replied, carrying Michael inside.

Jennifer opened the door and blocked the entrance. “Why are you here again? Don’t you think your mom’s already causing enough drama?”

Jonathan ignored Jennifer, his gaze landing on Teresa, who was standing behind her. “I need to talk to you,” Jonathan said.

Jennifer was just about to say no, but Teresa stopped her. “I’ll talk to him alone,” Teresa said.

“Come to my room,” Teresa said, glancing at Jonathan.

Once the door was closed, Jonathan sat down on her bed, legs casually crossed. Teresa asked, “What’s wrong with your mom today?”

Jonathan replied, “She caught a cold. She won’t be showing up to bother you anytime soon. I want you to come back with me.”

Teresa fell silent. Jonathan repeated himself, “Come back with me. Things are way better at my place. If something happens to you again, I honestly can’t take that risk. Could you?”

Teresa turned her face away, a little stubborn. “It’s actually pretty good here. Jennifer used to work in the gynecology department. She can look after me.”

“Jennifer?” Jonathan raised an eyebrow. “After all the stuff she’s pulled, there was no way I could ever trust her character.”

“Aside from tampering with the DNA test, she’s actually really professional in everything else,” Teresa replied. Jonathan fell silent.

He lowered his handsome brows, his voice turning deep and earnest. “Just think of it as giving me a chance to make up for what I missed with the baby. When you were pregnant with Michael, I wasn’t able to be there for you or for his birth. I don’t want to miss it again. Once the baby’s born, I promise I won’t get involved in your life anymore.

“Once you have the baby and finish recovery, I’ll send you to Jarisburg or Eleneburg. After that, I won’t bother you again. Just cooperate for three months. Don’t make this harder than it has to be.”

This time, Teresa fell silent. Jonathan’s phone started ringing, but he declined the call without even glancing at it.

“I don’t care about anything else right now. If you don’t come back with me, then I’ll just sit here and wait until you agree,” Jonathan said.

Teresa raised an eyebrow and shot back. “And how is that any different from just being shameless?”

Jonathan nodded. “Then just see me as shameless. I get where you’re coming from, but I hope you can understand how I feel as a father, too. Let me do what I should for my child.”

Teresa finally gave in and agreed to go back with him.

Jennifer saw Jonathan come out of the room with his arm draped over Teresa’s shoulders. With a puzzled look, she grabbed Teresa’s wrist. “Teresa, are you really sure about going back with him?”

“Alright, Mike, let’s go,” Teresa said.

“Mom, I’ll protect you,” Michael said, strutting beside Teresa like a little knight.

Chapter 898

When Teresa made up her mind to leave, Jennifer’s face fell. “Fine, whatever. Just make sure you look after Teresa and keep your drama under control.” That last line was clearly aimed at Jonathan.

“Don’t worry, I’ll take good care of them. That’s none of your concern,” Jonathan replied.

“Let’s go,” Jonathan said, carefully leading Teresa and Michael out.

In the car, Michael nestled in Teresa’s arms, acting all cute as he looked up and cooed, “Mom, guess what? The baby in your tummy visited me in my dream last night.”

“Really? What did the baby say?” Teresa asked.

“The baby said he wants Mr. Lime to protect him, so he won’t be scared at all,” Michael replied.