Chapter 906

Jonathan had already checked Teresa into the hospital. When he went upstairs, he found Teresa insisting on leaving. She refused to stay. "Why won’t you stay?” he asked.

“I’m fine now. I just don’t want to stay here,” she replied.

“The doctor said it’s better to observe you closely–” Jonathan started. Before he could finish, Teresa impatiently brushed his hand away.

“I never had to stay in the hospital this many times when I was pregnant with Mike. Even though I was physically exhausted, at least I was free in my mind. I’ve never felt this stifled before,” she said.

Jonathan frowned and asked patiently, “What happened? Who’s making you feel this way?”

Teresa replied, “I just ran into Yalena in the restroom. I have no grudge against her. We’ve always minded our own business. If it weren’t for you, she wouldn’t have come after me, and I wouldn’t have to feel so suffocated.

“Once I have this baby, I won’t let anyone around you affect me ever again. Honestly, it’d be best if we just stayed out of each other’s lives for good.” She spun around and stormed off.

Jonathan froze for a moment, then hurried after her. “Wait. Where are you going?”

Teresa was already in the elevator. Jonathan was a step too late. He jumped into the next elevator and shot downstairs. He caught up to her and grabbed her by the wrist.

“Let go of me,” Teresa demanded, her voice tense.

“Calm down. It’s so late. Where are you even going?” Jonathan held onto her wrist firmly, but was careful not to hurt her. No matter how much she struggled, he refused to let go.

Teresa said, “I’m going home. I don’t want to stay in the hospital. I’m not that weak.”

“Alright, we’ll go home. Whatever you want,” Jonathan said. “But first, tell me what exactly Yalena did to you?”

“She didn’t bully me. She called my mom loose, so I slapped her,” Teresa replied.

“As long as you weren’t bullied,” Jonathan said, his brow relaxed a bit. Still, he shot a worried glance at her belly.

“The baby’s fine. It’s not worth risking my health or the baby’s over someone like her,” Teresa explained, forcefully breaking free from Jonathan’s hold and turning to leave again.

Jonathan chased after her once more. The two of them headed back to Forlisle Rose Estates. With Teresa and the baby as his hostages, Jonathan really didn’t dare provoke her now.

“Are you really okay? Please don’t take it out on the baby just because you’re upset,” Jonathan asked, his voice full of concern.

“I’m really fine,” Teresa replied, her face showing no sign of distress. “And I meant every word I said earlier.”

“I know,” Jonathan said, nodding with difficulty.

Because of him, Teresa had to deal with all kinds of risks and threats in her life. And now, the Kelly family was just one more problem piled on top.

On the way back, Teresa didn’t notice the deep frown on Jonathan’s face. After they got home, he just kept making phone calls for nearly two hours straight. The sky was already brightening outside.

This was destined to be a sleepless night for Jonathan. Just yesterday was his thirty-first birthday, and the peace of that day felt like the heavens had granted him a dream. When he kissed Teresa’s lips, he felt dazed, as if it were all unreal.

At that moment, he was still pondering what he would do if, after three months, he found himself unable to let go. But now, all he cared about was she and the child were safe and sound.

There was a soft knock-knock at Teresa’s door. “Come in,” she said. Jonathan walked in, silent.

Honestly, Teresa hadn’t really slept well either. Actually, back in the restroom, Yalena threw one more line at her. “There’s no way Jonathan’s mom will ever accept you. So you two? Never gonna happen.” That sentence kept replaying in her head, over and over.