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I carried my suitcase to the spacious apartment that I had bought earlier.
The apartment had been renovated a year ago, and I initially intended to give it to Jasper
Now, it turned out to be a saving.
As it was near the best high school.
I had just laid down, not yet calming my emotions, when I received a call from my stepmother, th
She said she wanted to bring her son over to stay with me for some time.
My mom passed away when I was very young.
My dad, being a rough man who couldn’t care for a girl, married Tracy to take care of me.
Tracy had a kind personality and got along well with me, almost like a friend.
Later, she had a son with my dad named Andy Flynn.
I tidied
up the house.
Before long, Tracy arrived with Andy.
ynn.
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Tracy dressed very fashionably and immediately gave me a big hug. “Sweetheart, long time no see.”
Andy also greeted me obediently.
I nodded and asked Tracy, “Why didn’t my dad come?”
She pouted, “Don’t you know? Your dad, that fishing enthusiast, would rather stay by his fishing pond every day.”
I chuckled and invited them to sit on the sofa.
I had originally planned to get them two bottles of water right away, but then I remembered something and asked Andy, “Andy, do you want some Coke?”
He shook his head. “Thank you. But water is fine.”
I secretly praised him for being such a health–conscious child.
Tracy casually said, “Don’t spoil him. Just drink whatever you have.”
I told Tracy about
my divorce from Henry.
She wholeheartedly agreed.
Tracy gulped down some water and burped. “That man is a coward. It’s a good thing.
“You have money and no man or child to burden you. Aren’t you thrilled!”
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Andy looked at Tracy.
Tracy smiled sheepishly, “I didn’t mean you burdened me. I was just making an example.”
I laughed.
I rarely felt such a relaxed atmosphere when I was with Henry and Jasper.
Most of the time, they would wear stern faces, listing all the things I did wrong and how I was too controlling.
“By the way, Catherine, I need to discuss something with you.”
Tracy suddenly sat up, blinking her big eyes at me.
Every time she had a favor to ask, it was this way.
I rolled my eyes at her. “Go ahead, what is it?”
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Tracy cleared her throat intentionally. “Andy’s school is holding a parent–child sports day next week, and parents must attend.
“You know, I just scored concert tickets a few days ago. What a coincidence, they clash with the sports day.”
So, Tracy unhesitatingly chose the concert.
I pretended to be in a difficult position. “But that day…”
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Tracy gritted her teeth and pulled out her newly bought watch from her bag.
I quickly took it. “Deal!”
She gritted her teeth. “Catherine, you are too calculating!”
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I lowered my gaze and smiled, “Thank you for the compliment.”
We hadn’t chatted for long when Tracy grabbed her bag and headed to leave.
I asked, “Aren’t you going to stay overnight?”
Tracy smiled sheepishly again.
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She had already arranged a trip with her good friends. She made up an excuse to borrow my place but actually wanted me to take care of Andy.
Tracy vowed, “I’ll treat you to a big meal when I get back!”
I knew Andy was well–behaved and obedient, so I agreed.
Soon, it was afternoon, and it was time to prepare dinner.
To entertain Andy, I decided to cook another meal myself.
Just as I picked up the kitchen knife, he took it from me.
“Catherine, I can handle it.”
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I lay back on the sofa, unable to help but sigh.
Tracy really taught Andy well. He was sensible and cooperative.
On the day of the sports event, I carefully put together an outfit for Andy.
Suddenly, a hurried ringtone sounded.
It was Henry calling.
I glanced quickly and was about to hang up, but the voice assistant connected the call by itself.
Henry’s anxious voice came through. “Jasper has a stomach ache. You need to come back and take a look.”
