Fortunately, the weekend getaway ended with a stroll with just Theo, and that improved my mood somewhat.
When we got home that night, Caroline already had a table of delicious food ready.
"Sir, Madam, welcome back."
I glanced at Caroline before looking inside the house but did not see Munchkin. "Where’s Munchkin?”
"President Klein came over to accompany him. They’re putting together a puzzle in the room. I'll inform them of your return right away,” said Caroline as she made her way upstairs.
I hung up my coat. Theo then passed me his own before asking, "Why did Marius come over?"
Not paying the question any heed, I responded lightly, "I was afraid Munchkin would be bored at home, so I told Marius to come over and accompany him for a bit. I didn't expect him to actually do it.”
"Is that so…" Theo whispered softly.
"Yeah, he got along very well with Munchkin when he was living in Drover’s place during that time. I think they’ve become friends," I said immediately, not thinking there was anything wrong.
However, I then noticed Theo’s somewhat ugly expression. "I think we should take Munchkin with us the next time we go out."
Tilting my head, I looked at Theo with a smile. "Oh? Are you jealous?"
"How could I not be when I see my child getting closer to someone else?" Theo said seriously.
The next moment, we heard hopping steps coming downstairs, followed by a loud and clear voice. "Daddy, Mommy, you’re back."
Munchkin threw himself into Theo's arms as I watched them with a smile on my lips. "He's closer to you."
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