My Ex-Husband Wants Me Back by Cheryl Moore

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Candice, in particular, was pouting so much that one could use her mouth as a h o ok. Her

eyes were full of discontent and frustration.

Kimberly scanned back and forth at Dexter, Sebastian, and Candice, trying to request some backup.

But nobody stepped up to support her.

Finally, Dexter spoke-not to help her, but to refute her. “My teacher said it has to be our daddy and mommy together.”

Dexter then mudged Sebastian, who braved himself and started speaking up too. “Mommy, Uncle David is awesome. But Daddy might be awesome, too.”

In short, they were dead set on Christopher joining that parent-child sports event in

two days.

Persistence was victory.

Kimberly was at a disadvantage in this three-to-one situation.

In the end, she caved but insisted that they had to talk to Christopher themselves.

Kimberly had always been democratic, and on this one, the three children had well- founded justification.

So, Kimberly gave in.

When she agreed, Dexter, Sebastian, and Candice grabbed each other’s hands, formed a circle, and started jumping around happily.

Finally, they decided to call Christopher right then and there,

Meanwhile, Christopher was working on Dellmoor Corporation’s renovation plans in

his study.

There were a few designs ready, waiting for his final say.

All the plans were solid, each with its own perks, making it tough to decide.

Christopher took a swig of coffee and rubbed his forehead.

The phone buzzed, and he grabbed it. When he saw the caller, his furrowed brows immediately smoothed out. A fond smile crossed his face, and he answered it happily.

“Daddy! Daddy! Daddy!” Dexter, Sebastian, and Candice enthusiastically called out on

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the other end.

the backbone of the siblings, and the

him.

busy?”

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listened to

like a little adult. Kimberly is surely skilled with kids. She taught them

getting late. Why aren’t you sleeping yet? Don’t you have school

Christopher had some free time, Dexter jumped on the chance to present their request

thinking twice, he said, “I’m free on

“Did you guys decide to call me on

Candice quickly spilled the beans about

call. But she wasn’t keen on you joining at first. She mentioned that

held quite a bit of

heard that. He knew Kimberly wouldn’t be willing to join activities

his thoughts confirmed left him feeling uneasy

“Sweethearts, it’s too late now. You should go to bed early. You’ve got school

thanked Dexter, Sebastian, and Candice for giving him this rare

felt proud as they

it!” they cheered

headed upstairs to make sure they

she heard

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at her watch, Kimberly noted it was way past

giving it a light tap. With a serious. look, she said, “It’s past 9:30 pm. Why aren’t you sleeping yet? If there’s something your want to discuss, do it tomorrow, Go to

was running

system.

He

had clear rewards and

heard Kimberly was going to deduct their

into bed, trying to fall asleep as fast as

moved hurriedly, even putting her shoes on the wrong feet in

knew Kimberly wasn’t bluffing, and she meant what she

usually kept it chill, she wasn’t messing around when push came

both rooms’ lights were

softly, thinking. “They finally quieted down. I wonder if they see me as

the parent-child activity at

like he had just closed a

swung open his closet which was filled with

and more.

were either business or

sporty.

to participate, he

up as the trio’s father, he was determined to deliver a top-notch performance and