NovelEnglishIt was only then that Melissa could finally spend some quality time with her son.
Having not seen each other for a month, Melissa showered him with kises, but it never seemed sufficient.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtMatthew would start kindergarten next year. In the meantime, Melissa would often read picture books to him. As she went to open the drawer of the bedside table out of habit, she remembered the diamond ring she had placed there last time.
“Daddy took it,” Matthew stated matter-of-factly.
(Bears) Melissa snapped out of her reverie and regarded Matthew. Despite his youth, he articulated, “| gave the ring to Daddy when | found it. He put it in his pocket.” Melissa remained silent but pressed a kis to her son's forehead.
Matthew sat quietly in his mother's embrace, listening to her tale.
Eventually, he grasped her hand and corrected, “Mommy, you misread it.
Its three sheep, not rabbits.” Melissa lowered her head, gently rubbing her chin against her son's silky [a She murmured softly, “I'l read it again, then.” However, Matthew's thoughts strayed elsewhere. Nestled against Melissa's embrace, he queried in a hushed tone, “Will | get a new mommy someday?” “What do you mean?” Matthew, feeling a strong bond with Melissa, continued to share in a gentle tone. “At Grandpa's house last time, Grandpa was upset with Dad.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmHe shouted at Dad, saying he already had a woman, yet he pursued another. Grandpa asked Dad if he wanted two wives. Mom, will Dad find anew mommy for me?”
Melissa speculated that Marcus might have met someone new.
Matthew was still tender in age and probably couldn't understand all this.
Melissa cradled Matthew, reassuring him softly, “You'll stay with me.
Your dad might find someone he Likes later on, but you don't have to call her mommy.” “I don't have to call her my new mommy?” Melissa planted a ki*s on his forehead and reassured him, “No, you don't” Matthew felt more at ease. Nestled in Melissa's embrace, he eventually peeked out and asked, “Did you and dad break up?” Melissa's nose twitched slightly.
For amoment, Melissa struggled to explain it to Matthew, but he persisted. “Dad mentioned he argued with you, like how | argue with Daniel. Mom, Daniel and | make up quickly. Will you and dad make up too?” Melissa embraced Matthew tenderly.
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