Cody gazed out the car window. After a long time, he mustered the courage and turned to Steven, asking, "Are you still upset with Mommy?"
Confused by the sudden question, Steven replied, "I've never been upset with Mommy, though."
Cody retorted, "But why haven't you visited for so long?"
"I was busy with work," Steven replied casually.
Realizing that he misunderstood Steven, Cody hurriedly said, "I see. I'm sorry."
Following Cody's words, Steven continued, "What would you do if Mommy and I argued again?"
"I won't talk to you, of course. Mommy treats me very well," Cody said firmly.
"Since I was little, I knew Mommy loves money. She always prioritizes money, so when she divorced my Dad, I thought she would abandon me because I cost a lot of money. Yet, Mommy chose me," Cody added, sounding a little sad.
"I will always remember what Mommy did for me, so I'll love her unconditionally!"
Surprised, Steven asked, "Have you ever thought of how you might be happier if you were with your dad?"
"No."
Even though Cody was young, he had experienced enough to know who truly treated him well and who didn't.
He continued, "My grandparents never liked Mommy. They thought she wasn't good enough for my dad, and because of that, they didn't like me either. When I was younger, I wanted to get closer to them. But every time I tried to approach them, they would walk away with an icy expression.
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