Chapter 197 Had It Coming
Chapter 197 Had It Coming
Jonathan pursed his thin lips, his gaze dark and gloomy as he watched Teresa devoutly praying with
sped hands, finding it ridiculous that someone like her would dare to pray. “Prayers of the faithful are
effective, while the heavens won’t even bother with the likes of you,” he uttered indifferently, his tone
grave as he pronounced Teresa’s guilt.
“Your brother had an ident and is being rescued inside, yet you’re saying these things. Have you
come here to intentionally upset us?” Michael couldn’t help but rebuke.
Teresa raised her eyes, a subtle hint of something unreadable passing through her watery gaze. She
slowly released her sped hands, tears welling up in her eyes. “What else can I do now? Even if
Heaven is unwilling to help a sinner like me, my son is innocent after all…”
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Simon couldn’t stand it anymore and averted his gaze with furrowed brows.
Michael approached her, patting her hand gently to console her. “Christopher will be fine.”
Jonathan’s gaze deepened further as he watched the tender interaction between the two. Hisrge
hand involuntarily clenched into a fist, a coldness emanating from his expression.
Seeing Teresa’s helpless appearance, Ang couldn’t help but apud inwardly. Aw, so delicate and
helpless. Do you think you’re three,dy? She held Jonathan’s hand, giving it aforting squeeze.
Jonathan lowered his head slightly, and his heart melted, seeing his girl, usually as meek as a kitten,
suddenly showed some backbone that day.
Teresa sobbed softly, then slowly approached Jonathan with tear streaks on her face, looking
somewhat helpless. “Jonathan, I heard today that you and Christopher had some conflict. Did he offend
you in any way?” She then put on a frightened look and hurriedly exined, “Don’t get me wrong, I’m
just asking.”
Jonathan looked down at Teresa with a cold gaze, his eyes filled with sarcasm. “Are you suspecting
that I arranged Christopher’s ident?”
“Of course not.” Teresa softly wiped her tears, then feigned concern. “If Christopher did something to
offend you, I apologize on his behalf. You’re his brother. How could I suspect you of harming your own
brother?”
Her seemingly gentle words sounded kind and harmless, but to Michael, they meant something entirely
different. His face changed drastically, and he quickly stepped up to Jonathan, ring at him without
any reservation and angrily demanding, “Did you cause Christopher’s ident today? Tell me the
truth!”
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Considering Jonathan had just reprimanded Christopher at lunchtime, it was entirely possible for
Jonathan to harm him for the sake of a little girl now. After all, Jonathan was devoid of any familial
sentiments.
Teresa, with her eyes reddened, looked up fearfully at Jonathan, then tugged at the enraged Michael,
softly persuading, “No, Jonathan is a good boy. He wouldn’t do such a thing to Christopher.”
But the seed of suspicion had been nted, and once it took root, it would only grow stronger. With her
back–and–forth, Teresa sessfully made Michael believe that she was afraid of Jonathan, hence her
reluctance to speak the truth. After all, in Michael’s mind, Teresa was nothing but a simple and kind
bunny.
Standing behind them, Simon furrowed his brow tightly, staring at Teresa with disgust written all over
his face. Having followed Jonathan for many years, he knew Teresa’s maniptive ways all too well.
She enjoyed ying the innocent victim to Michael, whispering things into his ear, but when it came
down to it, she would distance herselfpletely.
Michael red at Jonathan, his face grim with regret for ever giving birth to Jonathan, who made it
seem as though the entire Sanders Family owed him something.
Even if it was because of Elisa, that was all ancient history from over twenty years ago. He really didn’t
need to hold a grudge against them all this time. Moreover, Christopher was innocent in that incident.
Michael’s expression was grim as he scolded angrily, “Jonathan, no matter what, Christopher is your
brother. Even if you care nothing about your elders, you should still show some brotherly affection! Will
you only stop after you’ve angered us to death?”
Jonathan stared at the two, emanating a chilling aura that made Michael’s voice quieter and quieter. He
let out a disdainful chuckle, “If I wanted Christopher dead, he wouldn’t have been born in the first ce.
So, you should be grateful that I gave you that chance.”
Michael’s face turned purple with anger, his hand trembling as he pointed at Jonathan. “You!”
Ang tugged at Jonathan and chuckled lightly. “Do you have evidence to prove that it’s all Jonathan’s
doing?”
“Evidence…”
There naturally wasn’t any.
With a cold face, Michael sneered, “You do things cleanly. If you really arranged it, how could there be
any evidence?” He had to admit that his eldest was well capable.
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“Then you should know that if I wanted Christopher dead, he wouldn’t survive, and there wouldn’t even
be a body left for you all,” Jonathan retorted solemnly.
Teresa’s eyes flickered as she knew she had to pull the reins for the day, and continuing to provoke
would only harm Christopher. She quickly changed her tune, looking guilty. “Michael, it’s all my fault.
Jonathan is Christopher’s brother and would never harm him. Let’s not misunderstand Jonathan.”
Look at that! The same old trick. Even if she changes her story now, Michael wouldn’t necessarily
agree with her. In fact, he might think his defenseless doxy is a damsel in distress. Simon quirked his
lips, his dark eyes staring directly at Teresa. “Why did you immediately assume it was Mr. Lawson who
targeted Mr. Sanders then?”
Even if Mr. Lawsonter proved innocent, it would still strain their father–son rtionship further and
raise doubts about whether he would really harm Christopher in the future. After all, who’s to say it will
never happen? She’s cunningly paving the way for her son.
Teresa showed a timid expression, fearfully inching behind Michael like a startled bird. “I… I was
confused for a moment and said the wrong thing.”
Michael quickly shielded Teresa behind him, ring at Jonathan. “Is this how you keep your men in
line?”
Jonathan slightly lowered his eyes, his sharp gaze seemingly able to pierce through everything like a
de of ice. He had long seen through Teresa’s little tricks. “Do you really not know who crossed the
line in the first ce? Don’t appear where you shouldn’t be.”
Teresa’s back tensed from Jonathan’s domineering presence, visibly nervous, her voice trembling as
she replied, “Jonathan, it’s my fault. Don’t stoop to my level.”
Meanwhile, Michael stood aside, his face grim with no rebuttal.
At that, Jonathan nced sideways, his peripheral vision looking at Simon as he mumbled,
“Simon.”
“Yes, sir.” Simon nodded and brought the video he held to them, his voice steady. “This is the
surveince video from the scene of Mr. Sanders‘ ident, sent by the police. Please take a look.”