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All Chapters of Too Late for Love, My Son and I Don't Care Anymore: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

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Chapter 1

After our son, Leo Norris, finished speaking, Sabrina Greyson and I both froze.During the twenty-eight days since I realized Sabrina's heart was no longer with our family, every time she abandoned Leo and me because of Martin Crawford, I would have Leo call her ‘Ms. Greyson’ to remind both myself and Leo not to waste our tears on someone who was not worth it.However, Leo thought otherwise. He was only seven years old, the age when one relied the most on one’s mother. Every time I asked him to call Sabrina Ms. Greyson, he would hesitate for a long time before whispering, ‘Ms. Greyson’.However, he did it on his own today. He called her that smoothly and naturally, as if the word had been rehearsed countless times in his mind.Seeing us both frozen, Leo took my hand and said to Sabrina, "Ms. Greyson, go do your thing."Then he looked at me. "Dad, let's go. We're gonna be late."He took my hand and led me toward the photo studio, one step at a time.Taking a family photo was some

Chapter 2

Meanwhile, during those thirty days, my plan was to do everything possible to help Leo get emotionally detached from his mother.Today was the 28th day, and Leo had called Sabrina ‘Ms. Greyson’.I felt Leo's hand slightly tremble. The sadness felt like my heart was being pricked by countless needles.As we crossed the street, Sabrina finally snapped out of it.She took a few steps forward, wanting to ask Leo what was going on, but Martin called again, still urgently crying. "Sabrina, where are you? Teddy has been crying for a mother. I can't calm him down!"Sabrina stopped. She stared at my and Leo's backs, holding the phone in her hand and replying, "Okay, I got it. I'll be there right away."After saying that, she took out her phone and texted me about how we should talk it out tonight, then turned around and left without hesitation.Her car engine roared to life before gradually fading away.Leo stopped and threw himself into my arms, his tears soaking my clothes. "Dad, how

Chapter 3

"But I swear I only feel sympathy for Martin. He's a single father. I just don't want him to have too much of a hard time."She took my hand and placed it firmly on her chest. "Give me some more time. I'll handle Martin and Teddy's situation properly. I won't let you and Leo suffer any longer."I stared at her blankly, unable to recall when she had last looked at me so seriously. Perhaps the last time was during our wedding. In that white church, she and I interlaced our fingers as she swore to be good to me forever.Maybe the last time was the day Leo was born. In the hospital delivery room, she had carefully held Leo in her arms, shedding emotional tears. Then she said, "Honey, I will never let you or Leo suffer in this life."Thinking of those past events, I was silent for a long time before finally deciding to tell her about the divorce. "Sabrina, actually—""By the way, where did you put that rare Lego set you bought for Leo? Is it in the study cabinet? Martin said Teddy ha

Chapter 4

Sabrina's expression was filled with guilt when she spoke.Leo froze, the smile in his eyes gradually fading away. "I see..."He slowly lowered his head and said nothing more, his eyes turning red.Sabrina did not notice. She continued, "Martin only asked for this one small favor. I thought it over and decided it probably wouldn't have much impact. We're just not taking the photos this time. There'll be a next time. Leo, what do you think?"She had no idea that Leo and I would be leaving tomorrow, and this was her last chance.However, neither Leo nor I said anything. We just nodded silently."Okay.""Sure."Sabrina let out a sigh of relief and smiled, as if her burdens had been lifted. "Then I'll go and tell Martin now. See you at Universal Studios at 3 PM!"After saying that, she got up and left.Just as she was about to reach the door, she turned around again. "Honey, Leo, you two are so kind."Leo and I remained silent.After she left, Leo jumped out of bed and took out

Chapter 5

An hour ago, Martin was crying so hard that his eyes were swollen, and his fingers were tightly gripping Sabrina's sleeve. "Sabrina, what should we do? Teddy fell down the stairs and is bleeding a lot. I'm really scared!"A tissue paper was stuck to Teddy's forehead as he cried breathlessly.Sabrina's face turned pale as she held the child and called me.When the call connected, she spoke hurriedly before I could say anything. "Joshua, tell Leo I'm sorry. Teddy fell and hurt himself, so I have to take him to the hospital. I don't know if I can make it by 3 PM. Go home if I don't make it in time. Please tell Leo I'm sorry!"Then, she hung up.Just like every time before, she left the explanation to me and the disappointment to Leo. She thought we would still wait and that a simple apology would be enough to light up Leo's eyes again.The doctor quickly examined Teddy, who had only scratches on his knees and elbows and a slight bump on his forehead. He did not have a concussion.W

Chapter 6

She pushed Martin's hand away. "Martin, Teddy has you here. Leo is also waiting for me today."Martin stopped crying for a moment as he looked at her in disbelief. "Sabrina, you weren't like this before. Joshua waited so many times before, and he was fine with it. He loves you so much and is so sensible. What does it matter if he waits one more time?"Sabrina's expression suddenly changed. She finally heard how unfair his sentences really were.In Martin's eyes, my and Leo's waiting was something to be taken for granted.Not crying or making a fuss meant that we were not hurt. Leo not throwing tantrums or being obnoxious meant having his mother’s love was unimportant to him.Sabrina was silent for a few seconds. "I promised them. I have to go this time."Martin still wanted to stop her.However, she had already picked up the car keys. Before leaving, she knelt and touched Teddy's head. "My love, listen to your dad. I'll see you tomorrow."Teddy cried and reached out to hug her.

Chapter 7

She went to the carousel.She went to the souvenir shop.Sabrina went to every place that Leo had said he wanted to go.She even stayed for a long time in front of the Minion figurines. That was the place where Leo wished for while holding a picture book on his sixth birthday. "Mom, I want to go to Universal Studios to see the Minions!"How had she replied back then?She replied, "How childish! It's too crowded and troublesome. We'll go when you're older."Looking back, she accompanied Martin and Teddy here and even took photos.In the photo, she was holding Teddy, smiling as if she were his biological mother.Sabrina suddenly crouched by the roadside, covering her face. Only then did she realize that some wounds did not just disappear. They accumulated one by one, waiting for the day they would be repaid with interest.In the evening, she saw a father and son at the restaurant entrance.The man was wearing a white shirt, and the child was carrying a blue schoolbag. Their bac

Chapter 8

Below the agreement was also a thin notebook. The cover had three words on it.[Emotional Detachment Record]Sabrina opened the first page. My handwriting was very clear.Page 1: [Day 1: Leo had a fever of 103.3 degrees. Sabrina received a call from Martin and left the hospital. Leo cried for 17 minutes, asking if his mother hated him. That night, I asked Leo to call her Ms. Greyson. Leo hesitated for 43 seconds.]Page 2: [Day 6: Leo attended a parent-child crafting class at school. Sabrina agreed to accompany him. Martin said Teddy would be ridiculed without his mother's company, so Sabrina was absent to Leo's class. Leo waited at the classroom door for 38 minutes. Leo hesitated for 31 seconds before calling her Ms. Greyson.]Page 3: [Day 12: Sabrina took Teddy to Universal Studios. I saved screenshots of the Instagram posts as evidence. Leo saw the photo of the three of them and hid under the covers, crying until 1 AM. Leo hesitated for 19 seconds before calling her Ms. Greyson.

Chapter 9

Martin stiffened. The bag of peanuts in his hand fell to the ground, and the peanuts scattered all over the floor.The panic on his face lasted only a second before he forced out tears. "Sabrina, let me explain. It's all a misunderstanding..."Sabrina rushed over, snatched the remaining peanuts from his hand, and threw them onto the floor. "Misunderstanding? You know he's allergic to peanuts, yet you forced him to eat them? Martin, he's your son! Severe food allergies can be fatal. Do you not know that?"Her yelling made Martin pale.Teddy, on the hospital bed, cried out of fear.The nurse heard the commotion and rushed in. "Stop arguing! The child's condition is unstable!"Sabrina stared at Martin. Her gaze on him no longer held pity. There was only disgust.Martin could no longer pretend and stopped crying. He wiped away his tears and sneered. "Yes, I did it on purpose. But what could I do? I'm a divorced father with a child. If I don't lock you down, am I supposed to starve?"

Chapter 10

Martin was so angry that he grabbed the water glass on the table and smashed it. The glass broke at the door.Meanwhile, Teddy suddenly convulsed violently on the hospital bed. His face went from pale to ashen as he made a labored wheeze. The nurse rushed over. "The patient has laryngeal edema! Call the doctor immediately! Prepare for rescue!"Martin was so scared that his legs gave way and he collapsed on the ground.Sabrina rushed to the airport overnight.The earliest flight to Simm City was sold out. She sat in the airport hall until early morning.During this time, she called me dozens of times and sent hundreds of messages.Sabrina: [Joshua, I know my mistake.]Sabrina: [Where are you? Let me see you.]Sabrina: [Is Leo okay?]Sabrina: [I really didn't mean to hurt you guys.]Sabrina: [Please answer the phone.]I did not read any of those messages.When the plane landed in Simm City, Leo was asleep. His little head rested on my shoulder, a few dried tear stains still

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