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Two months later.
Tammy approached Anna as she came down the stairs in her coat and asked, "Where are you going, Mommy? Daddy is bullying Matthew."
Anna glanced at the living room and found Matthew and Wayne playing chess face to face.
"You're going to lose again, Matthew/’ Wayne's face was calm, but he spoke in a smug tone.
Hearing that, Tammy couldn't help but comment, "Matthew, you've already been defeated several times. You may have to perform a hundred push-ups if you lose again’’
"They're making a bet?" Anna was surprised
"Yes, Matthew has already lost many times. | will get a camera and record him doing his push-ups later," Tammy chuckled.
Anna had a brilliant idea when she realized how sympathetic Tammy appeared to Matthew. In Tammy's ear, she muttered something. Upon hearing her words, Tammy became excited. She dashed toward them, leaning over Wayne's shoulder and shouting, "Daddy! I'm so bored.”
Wayne turned to face her, and his solemn expression became tender. "How about | play video games with you after | finish playing chess?" he suggested
“I want to play the game right now." She sat on the wooden floor, dragging Wayne's arm, so Wayne had no choice but to get up.
"Would you like to sit next to me and watch me beat Matthew?" He asked. 506 Happy Family
Tammy's eyes shone brightly. "OK!" she said loudly, winking toward Wayne's back.
"Are you going to the hospital now, honey?" Wayne noticed Anna standing behind him and he asked.
"Yeah, I'm leaving right now." Anna smiled sweetly, but her eyes were cunning.
Wayne was in a much better mood when he saw Anna smiling happily. With a gentle smile, he reminded her, "Bye, Anna. Don't forget to pick up Grandpa tonight. Ryan and Emily will be home soon as well."
‘‘Allright, I'm leaving,” Anna said as she walked away.
Matthew said impatiently, "Don't play dumb, Dad. It's your turn now."
"Who moved my pieces?" Wayne asked in surprise, looking at the chessboard.
"No one," Matthew said innocently. Tammy, who was sitting next to him, thought to herself, You did it, Matthew! But I’m gonna keep it a secret for you because you're my brother and I love you.
Later on, Anna drove to the hospital. It was Christmas Eve, but there was no holiday spirit inside the hospital. With a sigh, Anna walked straight to the ward she was familiar with. She then knocked on the door, and Johanna opened it quickly, saying, "Anna, come on in."
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