"I understand what you mean, Mr. Hodds, but I'm more curious about your identity now."
I knew he did not want to answer this question, but the answer mattered a lot to me. The determination in my eyes showed how unwavering I was.
I would have to think about it for days if anyone around me talked to me about Munchkin's custody matters, needless to say, a stranger who suddenly appeared before my eyes.
"The world of adults is always complicated. We have to understand other people's backgrounds if we're going to have any dealings with them, not to mention something if it's something as serious as a custody change order. I believe it'd be better if you could be honest. Mister."
The other party sneered and did not seem to think that I could threaten him. "So what if you learn about my identity, Mrs. Grant? Will that change your mind?"
“You're a clever man, Mr. Hodds. Since you already know that I won’t agree, why waste your time?”
Worried that I was not making myself clear enough, I added, “I'll never sign the agreement before I know who you are.
Munchkin is my son. I won't push him into a fire pit no matter what."
The other party remained unhurried as he said, "Judging from Munchkin's current condition, you need to know that it's almost impossible to find a bone marrow that matches him in such a short period of time."
He was reminding me but also sounding like he was threatening me.
"Thanks, Mr. Hodds. I know very well what I'm doing now. If I can’t figure out who you are, then I won't put down my signature on the agreement even at Munchkin’s final moments.”
Finally, the other party was infuriated. He opened up his clasped hands and clenched the armrests on both sides of the wheelchair with great force.
"Woman, you'll kill him by doing so!"
I returned the question. "What about you, Mr. Hodds? If you're really Munchkin’s family, then you wouldn't be threatening me and including him in the agreement like he’s some kind of a trade commodity.”
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