"But... How am I different from Suzie and Lucas?"
"Didn't you realize that Suzie and Lucas are a lot shorter than you? Shaunny, they're actually three years old. You say you're two years old, but why are you a lot taller than them and even taller than me?"
Catherine sighed and told him the truth, "The reason why I didn't ask you to attend preschool is that the place doesn't suit you. School isn't a place where you should go either. In truth, you're 33 years old. You’re six to seven years older than me."
Shaun was stunned, looking completely lost.
"Because something happened to you..." Catherine pointed at her head. "Something's wrong here, so you think that you're only two years old. I'll show you what a two-year-old kid actually looks like next time."
Shaun, who had been under the impression that he was two years old, felt speechless.
No, he did not want to know as he refused to accept the fact.
"Cathy, am I really... that old?" A look of dejection washed over his face.
"No, you're not." Catherine caressed his distinct features. "You're good-looking. You’re at the age where men are most charming. If you study more and learn how to make money, you'll be even more charming."
At first, Shaun was quite shocked and disappointed. However, now that Catherine was praising him for being charming, he was inwardly delighted. "Mm. I must study hard and learn to make money. I want to look after you and support you."
"Mm. When the teacher comes in the afternoon, are you going to throw a tantrum again?” Catherine asked in a soft tone.
Shaun shook his head obediently. "I'll listen to you."
"Good. Let's go downstairs and have lunch." A gentle smile spread across Catherine's face.
After they came downstairs, Lea and Brennan were astonished to see how obedient Shaun suddenly was.
"Catherine, you seem to be the only one who can control him." When Shaun went to drink some water, Lea took the opportunity to grab Catherine.
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