Grace saw Little Gary rushing out of the house the moment she got out of the car.
"Mommy," The little boy was in a dejected mood. He hugged her tightly as soon as he saw her.
Grace was taken aback. She lowered her head and asked softly, "What's wrong, dear?"
Little Gary didn't answer. He just held her and said, "Mommy, I want to go home."
"What happened?"
Grace felt puzzled at his actions.
Just then, Heinz came out from the house, and she noticed that his eyes were filled with concern.
When he saw her, guilt flashed in his eyes.
"Grace," he said hoarsely.
"What's wrong with Little Gary?" Grace asked him.
Heinz paused. He opened his mouth to say something, but no words came out.
He only stood there, staring into her eyes dejectedly.
Grace looked down at her son, Little Gary.
"Mommy, it's alright. I just want to go back. I only want to be with you today," he murmured softly.
When Heinz heard his words, he breathed a sigh of relief.
"Grace, let's just send him home," Heinz said. 'TH get
Alex to send the both of you back."
Grace stiffened. It was out of character for Heinz to ask the both of them to return home at this timing.
Usually, he would ask them to stay for dinner.
It was obvious that something had happened.
However, Grace considered Little Gary's feelings and nodded. "I'll take him home first."
'TH find you later,” Heinz agreed.
"No!" Little Gary suddenly shouted.
Grace was stunned. She didn't expect the child to be so hostile towards Heinz.
Heinz was also startled.
"We'll see." Grace held Little Gary's hand and left.
As Alex drove the both of them away, Grace looked out of the window and saw Heinz staring after them in the yard, his eyes filled with frustration and dejection.
Grace really had no idea about what had happened.
Looking over at her quiet son, she knew that it wasn't like him to act like a brat. Something must have happened.
Soon, they arrived home.
As soon as they entered the house, she asked. "Tell me. What happened with Dad?"
Little Gary did not answer. He continued to take off his shoes in silence.
"Have you had an argument with each other?" She continued to press on.
When he finished changing into slippers, he hugged her tightly.
Grace could feel that the child was feeling down. She frowned slightly. "Sweetie, what exactly happened?"
"Mommy, I fought with Heinz." After struggling internally, Little Gary still chose not to reveal the truth about the test results.
Heinz had asked for one week's time. Little Gary really wanted to refuse him, but he didn't want to see his mother worrying.
Hence, he decided not to say anything.
"Why?" Grace lowered her body, looking straight into his eyes.
As Little Gary met her gaze, he realized that her warm eyes were filled with worry. She hadn't blamed him at all.
Little Gary shook his head and found an excuse. "I'm jealous."
"Huh?" Grace was startled. "Jealous of what?"
"Dad is too nice to Ernest." Little Gary said, "I'm jealous. I know I shouldn't have acted out, but I couldn't hold myself back."
Grace was very surprised. It wasn't like Little Gary to envy other kids, but hearing him say that was really surprising.
Grace smiled. "Don't be angry or jealous. Your father told you about Ernest, he has been sold off by his parents ever since he was a child. Don't fight with him over your father's love, we should sympathize with him instead."
"I believe that Daddy really loves you as well. Don't blame him, he only wants to be a good father to you.'¹
"Whether it's his adopted son or biological son, he only wants the best for the both of you. That's his only intention."
"If he can treat a child who isn't his own blood kindly, of course he will love his own son who's related to him even more."
"Am I right, dear?"
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