However, I realized I got fooled by Theo when I peeked my head out behind the door.
Theo and Munchkin were sitting on the sofa, watching the TV.
There was no noise because Theo had taught Munchkin how to use the wireless headphones connected to the TV. That was why the living room was so quiet!
I was a little annoyed. I thought Theo would be strict with him just now, but I did not expect him to indulge Munchkin in watching TV shows.
I stomped toward the TV and stood in front of them with my hands resting on my hips. I gave them an angry stare.
"Oh my, it's Mommy!" Munchkin cried. He was so shocked that he immediately took off the headphones, turned around, and scurried toward his bedroom.
I stepped forward, about to catch up with his pace, but Theo stopped me.
"Theo, let me go. I set the time for him every week. He has exceeded the time limit to watch TV this week. Haven't you realized that? That little kid pretended to be asleep to lie to you this morning just to buy more time for himself to watch TV."
I struggled and yelled at him, but Theo did not intend to let me go.
"I know." Not only was he not surprised, but there was also a hint of smugness in his voice as he answered me.
"You know?!” I turned around and looked at Theo.
"Why didn't you stop him since you knew? And you let him spend the whole morning watching TV?"
I recalled that Theo did not come out after he entered my room.
I initially thought that he was being fooled. It turned out that he found out about it earlier and let it slide.
How could a parent do that?
Theo turned me around and put his hands on my waist, refusing to let me leave his side.
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