The Woman From Hell novel (Wanda and Theo) novel Chapter 1228

I was just about to say something when a young boy's tender voice suddenly sounded in my ears. "Are you talking to my mother, Theo?"

I stopped breathing for a moment, and my eyes were instantly moist.

I had not heard Munchkin's voice for a very long time. Suddenly hearing his voice now caused my emotions to spiral out of control.

"Do you wish to speak to Mommy?"

"Yes! Hurry up and give me the phone, Theo!" Munchkin sounded like he was sobbing.

I could no longer fight back my tears, and they started streaming down my cheeks.

I was not qualified to be a mother. Why did I leave Munchkin alone and leave so heartlessly back then?

This was too cruel for a four-year-old child.

I was extremely selfish for only thinking of myself at the time.

Theo gave Munchkin the phone, who then immediately and cautiously asked, "Is this Mommy?"

My heart throbbed in pain, and there was a stifling feeling in my chest. I was not able to speak for a moment.

Not hearing a response from me, Munchkin panicked a little. “Can you hear me, Mommy?"

I wiped the tears from my face. "Mommy's here, Munchkin. I can hear you.”

My tears fell uncontrollably after saying that.

Munchkin sounded very happy on the phone and started speaking non-stop," Have you had dinner, Mommy? When are you coming home? Theo and I have been waiting so long for you.

"I'll let you in on a secret. I planted a lot of sweet potatoes in the yard. Grandma says that once the little sweet potatoes grow, you'll come home. They've all sprouted now. Does that mean you're coming home soon?"

No one told him that his mother had abandoned him. He only thought that I was out of town and could not come home for a while.

He asked me, "Can you promise me something, Mommy?"

"Sure, what is it? I'll agree to it no matter what it is."

Munchkin chuckled mischievously. "I hope to speak to you on the phone every day before you come home. I want to listen to your voice. Grandma and Grandpa too.

Grandma cried last time. She misses you as much as I do." The child’s voice was tender, and the words he said sounded very innocent. They went straight to my heart.

I felt extremely guilty for not taking Munchkin with me last time. I thought I was incapable of giving him the best things in life and he would end up so much better with Theo than with me.

I forgot that he was just a child. Theo was not a father to him. I was his only family. My departure would give him fear.

Maybe Theo knew that I was crying, so he took the phone from Munchkin's hand and said in a gentle voice, "Don't worry, a lot of people are taking care of him. He's a very good boy and doesn't need anyone to worry about him.”

I sniffled and said in a choking voice," Thank you, Theo."