Yvonne held the phone tightly with both hands, because she was too excited and she couldn’t even speak right. "Brother...1..."
"What's the matter? Were you bullied?" Sam's expression became serious when he heard Yvonne's quavering voice.
Yvonne shook her head. "No, no one bullied me. I'm just really happy."
"Happy?" Sam raised his eyebrows and he was intrigued. "What made you so happy?"
It better not be related to Henry.
"It's Theo..." Yvonne looked at the bedroom door."
Theo called me ‘Mum’."
"What?" On the other end of the phone, Sam was stunned. It took him a while to find his voice, "He called you ’Mom’?"
"Mhm!" Yvonne nodded repeatedly.
Sam was pleasantly surprised. "So, Theo can talk?"
"No, he can't speak yet. He didn't call me ‘Mom’ directly. Instead, he wrote the word 'Mom’ on a piece o f paper. He still couldn't talk and he knew this, so that was why he called me in such a way. Brother, I'm so happy!"
"Yes." Sam sighed, "This is indeed worthy of joy.
Although the little guy still can't speak, being able to express his feelings for you in writing shows that Theo's autism is gradually getting better. I believe that if this continues, Theo will be able to speak very soon."
"Yeah, I think so too." Yvonne agreed too.
"Where's Theo?" Sam asked.
Yvonne said with a tender expression, "He's asleep."
"Ah, I wanted to say hello to him." Sam felt a little let down.
Yvonne smiled, "Tomorrow then. I’ll let Theo have a video call with you tomorrow."
"Okay, that's a promise. Mom and Dad miss Theo too. Remember to take a picture of Theo's note and send it t o me. I'll show it to Mom and Dad. They’re going to be very happy to see it too," Sam said.
Yvonne had no objections, and she immediately agreed.
Ever since their grandmother passed away two years ago, there had never been a happy event in the Smith family.
Theo's improvement would probably make them happy.
"By the way, did you see him?" Sam asked again.
It was obvious who he was talking about.
Yvonne was silent for a while before she replied, "I did"
"So soon?" Sam was surprised.
Yvonne flipped her wavy hair and said calmly, "Yes, I didn't expect to see him today either since I just came back."
"Did he recognize you?" Sam was a little worried.
Yvonne lay on the sofa sluggishly and replied, "He seemed to be a little suspicious, but after reading my information on the internet, he probably believes that I'm not Yvonne.”
"I see." Sam nodded. "During your trip back to Canada this time, even though I don't know how you're going t o get revenge against them, and I don't care either, but promise me that you'll take good care of yourself.
Don't be as naive as you were six years ago."
Yvonne could feel the warmth in her heart. "Okay, I know. I'm no longer the same person I used to be."
"Just know that if you have any difficulties, tell me or Mom or Dad in time, and we'll do our best to help you. Don't forget, you're part of the Smith family, and we got your back!" Sam told her again.
Yvonne's eyes were a little teary, and she sniffled as she was touched by Sam's words. "I won’t forget that. But brother, instead of worrying about me, you might a s well worry about yourself. Mom and Dad are looking forward to having grandkids."
"You..."
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