Two Times the Charm novel Chapter 2

Clara clung tightly to the doctor's hand. Her reddened eyes staring at her, "I’m begging you... please keep my secret!"

"This...."

"They don't need to know...I beg you! Otherwise, I'll really die...."

...

Five years later, in a city.

Clara was up early.

She prepared her son Alex's favorite breakfast, sandwiches and soya milk. She pushed open the door of the second bedroom, and gently patted her son's little butt, "The sun is up! It's the first day of school. We can't be late!"

"Mom..." Alex groggily got up, acting spoiled. He wrapped his arms around Clara's neck, and kissed her cheek, "Can I sleep for another ten minutes?"

"No way!" Clara helplessly and humorously patted her son's face, "Did you forget what mom told you yesterday?"

"Hmm...I need to go to kindergarten, and mommy needs to work, to pay for my kindergarten fees! But you've promised to take me to the amusement park so many times." Alex scrunched his small face, "Why don't you adults keep your promises!"

"Be good. Mom will take you next week."

"Humph, that's what you said last time!"

"..."

"Mom you’re always tricking me! You used to say dad was dead, but I clearly saw him on TV!"

Clara felt heartbroken, "Alex. The man on TV can't possibly be your dad. When you grow up, mom will tell you everything."

"Then why can't you tell me now? I want mom and dad to take me to the amusement park together!"

"I'm sorry, Alex...."

"Hmph! I already guessed it, mom is just worried that dad will take me to the amusement park, so

Despite the dissatisfaction on Alex's face, he obediently got up, dressed, and washed up.

However, when he was packing his school bag, he deliberately put his little piggy bank in it, along with a few candies from under his pillow.