Irene found herself in a bit of a bind. She really didn't want to hurt a kid's feelings, but if it weren't Theodore's feelings that were hurt, then it would be Jacklyn's."You'll just have to bear with it, Theo," she thought with a sigh."Theo, what I did wasn't stealing. It's fair competition. I like Mr. Jarrett a lot, too, just like how you like him. Actually, no, my feelings for him are a bit more complicated," Irene explained slowly.Theodore harrumphed loudly as his face scrunched up in protest. "You can't steal him from me, Irene."Irene reached out and stroked his little cheek, saying, "We'll see, sweetheart.""I hate you, Irene. I don't love you anymore!" Theodore turned his head away in anger, refusing to look at her.Asher was the boyfriend he had worked so hard to find for Jacklyn, after all.Compared to Theodore's anger, Irene found him amusing. Giggling, she asked casually, "Why don't you like Uncle Liam anymore? Can you tell me?"Theodore's eyes darted, and he sai
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