"I've thought about it. Since we agreed to adopt, Adam is now my son. From now on, he'll live with us here."
"But didn't you say you don't like kids?"
"That was before. When I saw Adam today, I found him quite charming. Why not raise him here with us? Do you want him to go to school and get teased for not having parents? He's already been through enough. We can't deny him love. It's settled."
"You think you'll send him off to your parent's place and then live happily ever after with that wretched woman and your son behind my back? Dream on!"
This time, I'm keeping this little brat close, and I'll hold everyone's fate in my hands.
By noon, I hadn't seen the boy, and Valeria called in a hurry.
"Why aren't you here yet? Your father and I made a big meal and we've been waiting for you!"
Rowan hesitated. He pretended to be considerate in front of me. He said, "Lainey said she really likes Adam, so he'll stay with us for now. I'll bring him over to see you on the weekend."
As Rowan spoke, he moved toward the balcony with the phone, lowering his voice. He had no idea that the kitchen window was connected to the balcony, so I could hear everything.