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Sam woke up in a good mood. He really loved spending time with Tanya.
Thinking of
of Ashley, he ran to the
bedroom. “Mommy! Mommy!” The door was open, but she wasn’t there. His face fell. Chase emerged from the closet, dressed.
“Dad, where’s Mom?”
Chase calmly tied his tie.“She’s not home.”
“Why?”
“Ask her yourself.”
Sam called Ashley. She’d just finished jogging. Before she could speak, Sam said, “Mom! Where are you?”
Ashley asked, “What’s wrong, Sam? What happened?” Only Cindy knew her current address. She enjoyed her solitude and didn’t want to be disturbed.
Sam, on speakerphone, whined on Ashley and Chase’s bed. “I miss me to school.”
“I’m too far away. Maybe next time.”
you,
Mom! I want you to take
“Okay,” Sam was disappointed. “But you have to take me tomorrow!”
Ashley hesitated. She didn’t want to go back there.
Sam asked her again, “Mom?”
Chase overheard their conversation. He was surprised. In the past, Ashley would always prioritize Sam. He had thought she’d readily agree.
Ashley said, “Why don’t you ask Dad to take you to school?”
Sam missed Ashley, feeling wronged. His eyes welled up.“No, I want you. You haven’t taken me in áges!”
Since he insisted, Ashley gave in.“Okay, I’ll do it. She agreed out of pity responsibility. Sam smiled. Chase put on his watch. Seeing Sam still wanted to chat, he reminded, “You’ll be late for breakfast.”
Sam exclaimed, “Oh no! I haven’t brushed my teeth! Mom, bye!” He hung up hastily.
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