Chapter 58

*Andrea*

Five years later.

I ran around the room, trying to get hold of Austin. “You're too slow; you won't ever get me.” He says, giggling.

“Come here,” I leaped and tried to get him, but he moved aside, and I fell on the sofa. He stood a few feet away from me, one hand on his waist as he laughed.

That sound has become my favorite. I didn't go after him anymore; we just stood there laughing.

On the table was a lunch box. “I told you I'm a big boy now, momma, and you don't need to pack food for me and treat me like a baby.”

I stood and walked towards him. He didn't move this time, “what can momma do? You'll always be her baby.” I said, pinching his cheeks playfully.

“No. I don't want to be a baby, I want to grow up.” He said.

I lifted him up and then held him to myself so he met my height. “You want to be as tall as this?” I asked.

It was his turn to pinch my cheeks. “Of course. I'll grow even taller, become the smartest child you've ever known, and earn a lot. I'll protect and tak