Taking Care Of A Friend's Son

Vanessa put the groceries that she had bought in the kitchen and walked up to Lawrie's side. "Lawrie, aren't you happy that I'm back home?" "Mommy?" Lawrie rubbed his eyes, as if he did not believe what he had just seen. In the past, he would always have to wait for a few days before he could see his mother. Although Vanessa promised him that she would come home that night to keep him company, he did not hold out much hope about it. He knew that the more hopeful he was, the more disappointed he would be. "Lawrie!" Vanessa was heartbroken when she pulled Lawrie into her arms. "I promised you that I'll come home to keep you company so I'll be here no matter what. If I'm coming home late because of work, I'll definitely give you a call first." "Okay, Mommy... I'll be a good boy." Lawrie blinked his eyes and finally smiled, showing his tiny white teeth. Vanessa rubbed his head. "Oh, my silly son. Why are you so silly?" Lawrie nuzzled in Vanessa's arms and said, "I'm not silly, Mommy. I'm a