Housewife Gone Wild

Chapter 118

In no time, she tugged over a little wagon stacked high with her toy race cars.

Yvonne sorted them out one by one and then handed me a remote control. “Mom, let’s race.”

I looked at her, a swirl of emotions in my chest. I just couldn’t bring myself to leave her behind. She was still so little. Whenever she flitted in front of me, I’d always space out for a moment.

“Mom, hurry up. Let’s play. The loser has to do whatever the winner says,” Yvonne pleaded, pouting at me.

That actually got me interested. “Really? The loser really has to obey?”

Yvonne nodded eagerly. “Promise. No backing out.”

That look on her face really fired up my competitive spirit.

No matter how smart Yvonne was, she was still just a kid. In my previous life, whenever we played games, I’d always let her win on purpose, just so she could taste what victory felt like.

Then I’d shower her with praise, using encouragement as my way of teaching her.

you’re way too fast. Slow down.” Yvonne thought I’d go easy on her like I always did, but

got so worked up that she started stomping

again. I’m definitely going to beat you this time,” Yvonne said,

it on,” I replied,

on the grass with her knees tucked under

the remote control down onto the ground. “It’s not fair. You’re a grown–up. Of course, you’re faster

sternly, “Pick those up and put

to. Mom, you’re bullying me.” Yvonne hugged her knees to her chest

Maybe it was time to

and a little lost. The moment I got to two, she jumped up and scrambled to pick up the toys, yelling, “Mom, stop counting. Can’t you see I’m cleaning up

she packed up all her toys into her trailer and

listen, right? Well, I want

That’s way too much.” Yvonne scrunched up her face. “Mom, please don’t make me do this. You’re the best mom ever. I

on, get to work,” I said, totally unmoved

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