Back downtown, they were too tired to move.
Eileen persisted and took him to the mall.
They were browsing in the children's area o f the mall. Brad looked around and said," Mom, you have just bought me some clothes. I have a lot of clothes now. We'll buy some clothes for you this time."
Eileen forced a smile and picked out some o f the latest styles of clothes, a school bag and some other items for him.
Besides, she took him to eat pizza, see his favorite 3D movie and buy his favorite toys.
Brad was very happy.
His mom never indulged him in this way. "Mom." He raised his head and called softly. "Well, what's up?"
"I feel like I'm dreaming today."
Eileen asked confusedly, "Why do you think so?
"Because not only did you go for an outing with me today, but you also bought me toys.
Hearing this, Eileen felt heartbroken, "Are you happy today?"
Brad nodded heavily and said, "Mom, I'm very happy. I hope you can take me out for outings like today in the future."
"No problem. Mom will accompany you as often as Mom can in the future. But there is one thing Mom has to tell you.”
Eileen said seriously, "Here, let Mom tell you something."
Brad sat up straight and said, "Mom, you can say it now and I'm listening."
After a pause, she said slowly, "Your dad and I have been divorced, and you will live with him from now on."
She felt very heartbroken, like being cut by a knife.
Every more word she said made her feel more heartbroken.
"Mom, you lie to me. You lie to me. You won’t abandon me." Brad shook his head and suddenly became restless.
"I won't abandon you. When I gave birth to you, your dad and I agreed that if I divorced him, you would live with him."
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