Stanley and Josh Batton both looked at Sharon Lindt, waiting for her to speak.

"Your dad will be returning from overseas next Monday. Please keep your schedules empty in the evening so that you'll have some time to visit him," Sharon said.

"Alright." Stanley nodded before turning to leave.

Josh nodded as well before following Stanley out.

After the two left, Catherine Batton looked at Sharon before hugging her affectionately. "Mom, can I stay till dad comes home? I really miss him."

"No, you may not. Your studies are more important."

"But mom... Please?" Catherine began acting like a child again, shaking Sharon's arm gently. "Please, mom? Dad must miss me too..."

Catherine begged and begged, even looking at Sharon with puppy dog eyes.

help but to give in. "Alright,

she

on her face as she stroked Catherine's hair. "Well, since you've been caught skipping school anyway, you don't need to hide in a hotel anymore. You can stay in our

dad comes home?" Catherine asked as she wrapped her

really something else. "Alright, alright, fine... Clinging on to your mother... You're not a kid anymore you

sounded like she was complaining, her tone was warm and

**

was wearing a hospital gown as she walked slowly

be anyone else inside.

in..." Mary's muffled voice could

the door open

Emily immediately put on a worried

television on her

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