Joey blinked and nodded. "Okay."

Corinne helped Joey get comfortable in the bed. She draped a blanket over him before she started to talk.

"Joey, what happened today was just an accident, and I promise it won't happen again. Remember the lessons from this experience, and be more careful in the future. Also, can you promise Mommy you won't be traumatized because of it?"

Corinne was trying to counsel Joey out of worry that he might suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder.

Joey pouted pitifully. "But it was so scary... Every time I close my eyes, I see that woman hitting me... Mommy, can I go to work and come home with you every day from now on? I don't ever want to be away from you anymore."

Corinne's heart ached as her once cheerful, sensible son had become shell-shock. She gently stroked his head. "Silly boy... Daddy is back now, so Mommy doesn't have to go to work every day. I can stay home with you guys all the time!"

"Really?" Joey visibly relaxed after hearing that.

you'll grow up to be an adult! Mommy won't be able to be with you every day by then. You'll need to be independent once you grow up because Mommy can't always stay with you, or you'll

way! I'll never find Mommy

say anything, Jeremy walked over and pinched Joey's cheek. "You're quite the dreamer, huh? Daddy's the one that's going to be with Mommy forever and ever! You can find your

Jeremy, baffled, before looking at Corinne. He

giving Jeremy the side-eye. "Why did you have to talk like that to

to Corinne and Joey. "This little guy is already fighting over you with me at such a young age. I

believe you'd

tinge of jealousy, but it was not as serious as it would be in other

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