“You’re right, Mr. Cullen. I agree with what you've said. However, I find material wealth to be a bonus. After all, there's a difference between the things you get to see and the things you get to physically touch."
Theo paused momentarily before he added, "Of course, if you're unable to provide these things, being there to accompany your child is more than enough."
I tugged on his sleeve gently. He was being a little too harsh.
Fred was obviously disgruntled, but since the children were present, he had no choice but to swallow his anger. He balled his hands into fists.
Theo gazed at the two children gleefully."
What are you playing with?"
"Daddy, you came just in time. Tina and I both want to adopt Lil Potato, but the volunteer said that Lil Potato will feel like he's being abandoned if he's constantly switching between environments. But Tina and I don't live together. What should we do?"
Munchkin had an aggrieved expression on his face as he gazed at Theo. I could tell that both children loved the puppy and were unwilling to part with it.
Theo leaned forward and gazed at Munchkin solemnly. "What will you do if I say it’s up to you to decide?"
"Me?" Munchkin sounded like he had not even considered that as an option.
Theo nodded.
I was curious as to what Munchkin would
do as well.
Then, I watched as he turned to look at Lil Potato and then at Tina. "I'll let Tina adopt Lil Potato and visit him at Tina’s house when I have time during the holidays."
Munchkin's eyes were wide, and he did not look like he was joking.
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