“Mommy, you've lost weight,” said Ellie while cupping Charlotte's face. “Did you lose your appetite because I'm not around?”
“Yes. But I will have a good appetite now since you're back.”
Charlotte kissed her daughter's chubby face. The woman had watery eyes though her lips were being curled into a gentle smile.
“Mommy, Mrs. Berry has made some fresh hot cross bunnies. I'll go get you some.” With that, Jamie ran toward the kitchen.
Seeing that, Charlotte asked, “Has your leg recovered, Jamie?”
Robbie was quick to answer then, “Yes, Jamie has long recovered. His leg is now as good as new. Mommy, I helped Daddy develop a new software. He told me he will register a patent for me and name the software after my name.”
“Robbie, you're amazing!” Overjoyed, Charlotte pulled the boy into her arms. “I am very proud of you!”
“Mommy...” In her arms, Robbie's eyes reddened. “Can you not leave us anymore? We were scared that you were not going to come back.”
“Yeah. We actually planned on running away from home to find you at the hospital...” Ellie quickly covered her mouth. She regretted her words the moment they emerged.
“Running away! Running away from home!” Fifi repeated after Ellie while flapping its wings, flying above Charlotte's head.
Charlotte was shocked. “Running away from home? Don't you guys ever think of doing something like that! I'm only staying in the hospital for treatment. See, now I'm back!”
“We can keep you company and take care of you while you receive your treatment.” With his brows knitted, Robbie added sadly, “You're gone for a month, and we missed you so much!”
“Mommy, you promised you will never leave us!” Ellie pouted, and she almost broke into tears. “You broke your promise!”
“I...” Charlotte didn't know how she could explain to her kids.
“Mommy, here comes the hot cross bunnies!”
Jamie appeared just in time. The boy trotted toward them while holding a plate of hot cross bunnies.
“Hot cross bunnies! Hot cross bunnies!” Fifi flew toward Jamie the moment it saw the food he was holding.
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