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 all the time because you're still a kid. Soon, you'll grow up to be an adult! Mommy won't be able

as he said, "No way! I'll never find Mommy annoying. I

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

Corinne. He then smiled. "Oh yeah! Mommy and

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

is already fighting over you with me at such a young age. I have to make him understand that

can't believe you'd feel jealous

but it was

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