Stacey pondered for a while before finally setting her phone down. In truth, how Theodore was doing now, whether he was doing well or not, and his situation with Jenny seemed not to affect her anymore. She felt indifferent about it all. Lillian and Kevin were still asleep, so she carefully got out of bed without waking them. After tidying up, Stacey went out of the room. As soon as she arrived downstairs, Debra eagerly pulled her aside to share the latest "good news" about Theodore. Stacey was amused. "Mom, I already know. However, how he's doing now has nothing to do with me. I'm no longer interested in his life."
Hearing this, Debra was taken aback. She then looked at Stacey and beamed with joy. "That's right. It's all in the past. We don't need to dwell on it." Debra grew even happier as she said this. Stacey's indifference toward Theodore showed that she had truly moved on from him. "By the way, Christmas is coming soon. You mentioned it to Hay before. How's your plan to invite Mr. Fraley to Zentiscape coming along? If the timing works, I think inviting Mr. Fraley to Zentiscape during Christmas would be great. It will be so lively then. I'm sure he would fall in love with Zentiscape," Debra said with a smile.
Stacey nodded and answered, "Yes, I think so too. But it depends on Mr. Fraley's schedule and also Hayden." Thinking of Hayden, Stacey could not help but think of Jeremy. She wondered how he was doing and hoped he was not making a fuss now that she was gone.
Debra seemed to have thought of something. Smiling, she inquired, "By the way, isn't Jeremy due to be discharged from the hospital in about half a month?"
Stacey nodded. "Yes."
Debra's face brightened as she said, "So, when Jeremy comes back, he'll be able to start practicing speaking and become like a normal child, won't he?"
Speaking of this, Stacey felt happy as well. "It should be. If his recovery goes well, the doctor said there shouldn't be any issues."
"There definitely won't be any problems. Jeremy is such an adorable child. He's bound to be blessed with good luck," Debra remarked cheerfully.
Stacey nodded in agreement. Just as she finished speaking with Debra, Charlie called her on video. Excitedly, he shared how Theodore had been set up by Jenny. Stacey found it amusing and listened patiently until he finished, then told Charlie she no longer cared about Theodore's affairs.
Charlie was momentarily stunned but then smiled with satisfaction. He pondered, 'Stacey not caring is a good thing. If she doesn't care about Theodore's situation or has no interest in the drama surrounding him, it means he no longer holds any place in her heart, not even as a source of hatred. That scumbag Theodore doesn't deserve Stacey's time or energy, not even for hatred.' Charlie asked, suddenly shifting to a serious tone as he spoke. "By the way, Stacey, Christmas is approaching. The year-end entertainment ceremony is coming up. Given that you've had two hit shows this year, you'll definitely be invited. If you're lucky, you might even win an award. Do you want to attend?"
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