Two months later.

Tammy approached Anna as she came down the stairs in her coat and asked, “Where are you going, Mommy? Daddy is bullying Matthew.”

Anna glanced at the living room and found Matthew and Wayne playing chess face to face.

“You’re going to lose again, Matthew/’ Wayne’s face was calm, but he spoke in a smug tone.

Hearing that, Tammy couldn’t help but comment, “Matthew, you’ve already been defeated several times. You may have to perform a hundred push-ups if you lose again’’

“They’re making a bet?” Anna was surprised

“Yes, Matthew has already lost many times. | will get a camera and record him doing his push-ups later,” Tammy chuckled.

Anna had a brilliant idea when she realized how sympathetic Tammy appeared to Matthew. In Tammy’s ear, she muttered something. Upon hearing her words, Tammy became excited. She dashed toward them, leaning over Wayne’s shoulder and shouting, “Daddy! I’m so bored.”

Wayne turned to face her, and his solemn expression became tender. “How about | play video games with you after | finish playing chess?” he suggested

“I want to play the game right now.” She sat on the wooden floor, dragging Wayne’s arm, so Wayne had no choice but to get up.

“Would you like to sit next to me and watch me beat Matthew?” He asked. 506 Happy Family

Tammy’s eyes shone brightly. “OK!” she said loudly, winking toward Wayne’s back.

Wayne noticed Anna standing behind him

I’m leaving right now.” Anna smiled sweetly, but her eyes

a much better mood when he saw Anna smiling happily. With a gentle smile, he reminded her, “Bye, Anna. Don’t forget

I’m leaving,” Anna said

dumb, Dad.

pieces?” Wayne asked in

You did it, Matthew! But I’m gonna keep it a secret for you because you’re my

was Christmas Eve, but there was no holiday spirit inside the hospital. With a sigh, Anna walked straight to the ward she was familiar with. She

the ward, where she set the gifts she’d brought on a table. She took off her gloves and

patted the chair to invite Anna to take a 506 Happy Family seat. “The doctor said | should be able to

was desperate. As a result, Anna was worried about her. And she felt much more relieved seeing Joanna become noticeably

you want to go back to the village?”

there. Back then, I donated all the money and snuck back to the village because | wanted to die too. If you hadn’t found me then, | would’ve been dead now. | thought you’d hate me for what Bill did,”

Bill, but that has nothing to do with you. Besides, if you hadn’t given the police evidence, maybe I’d still be in jail. If you don’t want to go back to the village, you can work

“I appreciate it, but I still want to leave Birmingham. I’d like

me if you need

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