Chapter 161
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Jennifer’s smile faded , and her tone turned serious “ Mike , if you had to choose between your mom and Mr. Lime , who would you pick ? ” she asked .
Without hesitation , Michael answered , “ Of course , Mommy ! Mommy only has me . I can’t leave her . ”
Jennifer reached out and gently pinched his cheek . “ That’s the right answer . You’re such a good boy . Be there for your mom . She works so hard to take care of you . If you ever left her , it would break her heart . And as for Mr. Lime …
She paused , her voice soft but firm . “ Forget about him . He’s not part of our family . You’ve got your mom , and you’ve got me . The three of us will take care of each other . ”
Michael nodded , but a hint of sadness crossed his face . Jennifer noticed it and sighed inwardly . It was better to rip off the band – aid now . She was doing it for Teresa and Michael’s sake .
Jennifer said gently , “ Mike , you should tell your mom that you want to move to another city . Let her know you want us to start fresh somewhere else . ”
“ Why ? ” Michael tilted his head , confused . “ But I really like it here . ”
Jennifer gave him a thoughtful look . “ What’s so great about this place ? The winters are freezing , and the summers are unbearably hot . Wouldn’t it be nice to live somewhere warmer ? ”
Michael’s eyes lit up with understanding . He said , “ Oh , I get it ! Like birds flying south for the winter and coming back in the spring . ”
Jennifer ruffled his hair and shook her head . “ Not exactly . We’re not like birds . Once we leave , we’re not coming back .”
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