| looked into the shop window. The mannequin was wearing a turquoise dress and holding onto the hand of the
male mannequin next to it. The scene was exactly the sas when | had accompanied Theo to
various banquets.
"Munchkin, this is a formal dress. | can't wear it daily," | explained patiently.
"It doesn't matter. Anyway, | think you'll look good in this dress," said Munchkin in a childlike voice.
| could not bear to refuse him again, yet looking at the dress in the shop window, I did not know when | would be
able to wear it if | got it.
"Also, | think the suit at the side is good. Daddy will look very handsin it."
The little guy leaned his head forward to appreciate it carefully, but | was a little overwhelmed by his words.
"Munchkin, why don't we cback another day? Since you want to buy this suit, we have to find a twhen
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtyour daddy is here and have him try it on." | made an excuse to leave.
The little guy frowned. "But what if someone else already buys the dress the next twe cback?"
The little guy looked atwith an aggrieved expression.
"Mommy, you go and try it. It's a big deal. Let's call Daddy and ask for his measurements."
| froze in place.
| knew Theo's measurements. | had picked
and bought clothes for him countless times before, so | had already memorized his measurements.
However, | did know how to explain the situation between Theo and | to Munchkin.
"Mommy, giveyour mobile phone. Go and try on your clothes. I'll ask Daddy." He held out his hand to me.
I quickly found a topic to switch to." Munchkin, why don't we look at other dresses this time? You don't know this
but I've gained a lot of weight recently. | might not be able to fit into this dress at all." "No, no." The little guy
began behaving shamelessly, making a fuss in his wheelchair. "I only want this one. Only this one looks good."
He did not even say much, but his little face had turned red from anger.
| found it a little strange. | crouched in front of him and asked patiently," Munchkin, what's the matter with you?"
Munchkin had never behaved so shamelessly when he askedfor something. What was happening today?
Munchkin did not answerat first and just looked attimidly. | knew from his eyes that he definitely had
something he wanted to say.
| waited patiently without rushing him. After a while, he asked, "Mommy, are you going to divorce Daddy?"
| was a little surprised, but | quickly restrained my emotions and forced out a smile. "No, who did you hear this
from?"
"I don't want you guys to divorce. | want you guys to be together forever." Tears had slipped down the little guy's
cheeks uncontrollably when he said this.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"I know you two are not my biological parents, but | like you guys. And now, Mommy, you're pregnant with a
baby again. | don't want our family to separate."
Hearing the words family’, my nose ached.
Of course, | did not want that either.
| lifted my hand and stroked Munchkin's hair gently. "Little dummy, where did you hear these lies from? Mommy
and Daddy get along so well. How could we divorce? But Daddy has something to do now and can't be with us
for the tbeing. When he's done and your body has also recovered, we'll go back and live in a big house
together just like before, alright?"
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"Really?" Hearing my answer, the little guy was half-convinced.