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Unseen Bonds

Author: Park Cheal
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Chapter Twenty Nine

It's a cold morning, and I am taking my son to school. He's lagging behind me as we are approaching his school. I glance at my watch, swearing under my breath. I don't want him to be going to school late, and I still don't know if I'll be going to work.

“Come on, Simeon, we're already late!" I prod, tugging his small hand gently, yet his steps drag with distractions.

“Mum, I don't want to go to school” he says, scrunching his face.

I look at his face and I figure out that there's something bothering him. I'll find out when he gets home after school, not now.

I pause for a moment, lowering myself to his level. "What's wrong? Are you feeling sick?" I place my hand on his forehead, but he is cool; no fever.

He shakes his head, pouting. "No, I just. I don't want to go today.

“I sigh and nuzzle his arm softly. "I know you don't feel like it today, but you have to. How about we get some ice cream after school, hmm? You can pick the flavor."

That perks him up some, and he
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