"Mommy, you're my favorite person."
Minerva was startled by his words. Beanie leaned over and kissed her on her cheek.
"I will listen to whatever you say."
Those were the warmest words but somehow, she felt a sting in her heart and her eyes felt moist. She didn't want to scare him with her reaction so she pulled him into her arms and hugged him.
"Beanie, you're such a good boy. You're my favorite person too."
"No, that can't be!" He shook his head vigorously and added, "I can't be your favorite person. Daddy will be angry."
"What?" She looked at him in surprise. "What did you say?"
"The last time you said that I was your favorite person, bad Daddy became angry. After that, he didn't let me go into your bedroom."
When he mentioned this, Minerva felt her face burning hot. That time, Maddox had left Beanie outside the room because he was pressing her against the door and kissing her aggressively.
She truly did not wish for that to happen a second
time.
She coughed softly and said, "Well Beanie, you shouldn't hold a grudge against your daddy just because of that. He was just joking around with you. You are my and your daddy's precious little Beanie. He loves you very much too."
Hmph! As if! Beanie knew that his daddy only loved his mommy.
However, that was good enough for him.
"So, should we settle on this decision then? Beanie, I'm only asking for your opinion, not giving you instructions. If you're unhappy with this arrangement, you can let me know and we can work on it based on your interest. We will make it the best of both worlds, okay?"
He was an extremely sensible and obedient child. She didn't want him to feel obliged.
Unexpectedly, he shook his head and said, "It's okay mommy, I agree with what you think."
"Really? You..."
"Mommy, I'll stay here with Great- Grandpa and wait for you and Daddy to come get us."
Minerva wanted to say more but Beanie was already firm with his decision. She looked at his innocent little face in front of her and remained silent. She let out a sigh in her heart and hugged him tightly.
It was time for them to fly back to Hidalgo. Geoffrey and Lolita came to send them off.
Jarold didn't show up but Baldrick did.
Beanie stood next to Minerva and looked around behind Baldrick. He didn't find the person he was looking for. "Mr. Baldrick, Great- Grandpa didn't come?" He asked curiously.
The smile on Baldrick's face was full of kindness, and he was holding a small box in his hand. "Beanie, your great- grandfather is busy in the office and he couldn't make it. This is a gift he prepared for you," he said.
Beanie curiously stared at the small box and asked, "What is it?"
Baldrick handed the box over with a mysterious expression on his face, and Beanie immediately reached out his hands to grab it. Then, he hugged the small box in his arms. Baldrick looked at him and said, "Your great-grandfather said you should open it only when you're back in Hidalgo."
Beanie blinked his eyes and stared at the small box in his arms.
"If that's the case, it's going to be a while before I can open it," he thought to himself.
On the other hand, Geoffrey had a sad expression on his face; he looked oddly miserable. He wanted to give Maddox a hug but Maddox was standing there with a cold face and he looked unapproachable.
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