Chapter 197 Had It Coming

Jonathan pursed his thin lips, his gaze dark and gloomy as he watched Teresa devoutly praying with clasped 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 accident 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 clasped 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. His large hand involuntarily clenched into a fist, a coldness emanating from his expression.

Seeing Teresa’s helpless appearance, Angela couldn’t help but applaud inwardly. Aw, so delicate and helpless. Do you think you’re three, lady? She held Jonathan’s hand, giving it a comforting squeeze.

usually as

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

a cold gaze, his eyes filled with sarcasm. “Are you suspecting that I

course not.” Teresa softly wiped her tears, then feigned concern. “If Christopher did something to offend you, I

words sounded kind and harmless, but to Michael, they meant something entirely different. His face changed drastically, and he quickly stepped up to Jonathan, glaring at him without any reservation and angrily demanding, “Did you cause Christopher’s accident today? Tell me the

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had just reprimanded Christopher at lunchtime, it was entirely possible for Jonathan to harm him for the sake of a little girl now.

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

would only grow stronger. With her back–and–forth, Teresa successfully made Michael believe that she was afraid of Jonathan, hence her reluctance to speak the truth.

face. Having followed Jonathan for many years, he knew Teresa’s manipulative ways all too well. She enjoyed playing the innocent victim to

regret for ever giving birth to Jonathan, who made it seem as though the entire Sanders Family owed him something.

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,

matter what, Christopher is your brother. Even if you care nothing about your elders, you should still show some brotherly affection! Will you only

“If I wanted

hand trembling as

chuckled lightly. “Do you have evidence to prove that it’s all Jonathan’s doing?”

“Evidence…”

wasn’t any.

arranged it, how could there be any evidence?” He had to admit that his eldest was

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