The boxing studio was open for business two months later. Frederick brought Nicole along for the opening ceremony. She was perched on his shoulders, and she was absolutely buzzing with excitement. They even opened a class at the studio specifically for children, which Nicole participated in for a good part of the afternoon. While she trained, Frederick stayed by her side, offering guidance while grumbling sarcastically, "As a girl, you should know how to fight, at least a little. That way, you won't end up getting played by a scumbag, just like your mother did." Distracted, Nicole asked, "What is a 'scumbag', Uncle Fred?""A scumbag is a very bad man." Immediately, Nicole threw a flurry of punches in the air. Her hands were still wrapped in her boxing gloves. "Stay away, bad men. I will protect Mommy!" "That's right. Let's protect Mommy together from now on." I could not comment on that.…At noon, both our families sat down together for lunch. This was also Nicole's f
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