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“Really? With balloons and friends?”
My heart squeezes because for the first time, I should be able to afford exactly what my son wants—and deserves.
“You betcha.”
He hugs me, snuggling into my side. “You’re the best mom ever.”
Fuck, this kid guts me.
“And you’re the best son.”
“Hey, wanna play the guessing game?!”
“Sure. You go.”
“I’m thinking of something... pink!”
Mr. Ettin’s eyes.
“A pig?”
Jake giggles. “No—it’s your shirt, Mom!”
For a fleeting moment, everything is perfect, and my heart swells with emotion as I drink in my son’s happiness.
If only I could bottle it up for all the rainy days at work.
“You’re frowning again.”
“No, I’m not.”
“Yeah huh, your lips are curved way down like this.”
He makes the most ridiculous sad face I’ve ever seen, and I can’t help but chuckle at his antics.
“There, now I’m laughing, happy?”
“Yes. Why were you frowning?”
“I was thinking about work.”
“If it makes you unhappy, why do you stay?”
“It doesn’t. I really like my job. It’s just…”
“Your boss?”
Jake’s dark gaze probes mine, way too piercing for my liking.
“Something like that. It’s my turn for the guessing game. I’m thinking of something big and fluffy.”
“Clouds?”
“Nope.”
“Ooo, pillows!”
“Try again.”
