Chapter 873

"So what?" Teresa firmly said. "My child will be strong even without a father." Natalie looked at her, sensing some defiance in her words. She wanted to offer comfort but felt it wouldn't make a difference. Teresa wasn't a pampered girl from a wealthy family. The hardships she and Tiffany had faced over the years had made her independent and self-reliant. Now that Leon was getting married, it would be hard for her to lower herself to beg him not to go through with it even if it bothered her, let alone use the child as leverage. Meanwhile, Timothy stood outside quietly, listening to their conversation. … One morning a few days later, Teresa came downstairs as usual and spotted Charles at the door with a suitcase by his feet. She walked over to him and said, "Charles, are you heading out for a business trip?" Charles looked at her. "I'm going to Juville for Leon's wedding." A moment of silence fell between them. Teresa lowered her gaze, her expression calm. "Oh. Be safe on the