Initially, Corinne wanted to say goodbye to Mother Cathrina as well. Fearing she would interrupt her spiritual solemn moment, however, she decided to leave silently.
As soon as she walked out of the convent, she saw Tommy standing by the car talking on the phone. "Yes, Mister Jeremy. I understand, Mister Jeremy. I'll make sure Miss Corinne is safe at all costs."
Corinne frowned. 'Looks like Tommy has told Mister where I am. But why didn't he call or text me?'
She was finding it harder not to think that Jeremy did not care about her at all. Moreover, the Jeremy she knew was a man who was quick to be jealous, so how could he not spam her with calls the second he knew she was with Jason?
'Maybe it's true what Mother Cathrina says; all men will eventually get sick of their wives. The only reason he's asking Tommy to protect me is not because of me but the baby I'm carrying,' thought Corinne.
She silently got into the car.
Jason immediately came rushing out of the convent and followed her into the car too. "Corinne, why didn't you wait for me?"
Corinne rolled her eyes at him. "Why should I wait for you? You should've come out the moment you finished eating."
"But I needed to ask Mother Cathrina for the convent's bank account. How should I know you'll leave without telling me?" whined Jason.
Jason shrugged. "Fine. I'll donate less than what I initially intended. When all's said and done, you wouldn't be where you are right now if it wasn't for this convent. So, I don't mind donating a little to this place. Even if the money ends up in Mother Kalista's hand, I'll just see it as thanking her for raising you."
Corinne frowned deeply and glared at him with great annoyance. "What does it have to do with you who raised me? Don't you think you should stop meddling in my business?"
Jason spread out his hand nonchalantly. "Is that how you think about me? Well… I guess there's nothing I can do about it."
Corinne rolled her eyes. "Then I suggest you don't donate to the convent at all! Mother Kalista never took care of me. The only person who ever cared for me was Mother Cathrina! I know you're rich, Jason, but why don't you keep all that money for your future wife!"
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