Chapter 42

It seemed as if Ted would start wailing if Mick wouldn't agree to his demands. Mick rubbed his temples and said, "Today's a special case. Let's just make do with new clothes for now." "No way!" "Ted, if you won't comply, we won't go out at all." "But I wanna go! I want my suit!" "You're getting more unreasonable!" "Mom never scolded me like that! You're mean!" Ted's face puffed up in frustration as tears streamed down his cheek. Mick ground his teeth in exasperation. "My patience is running out. If you keep crying, we're staying home!" "Fine! I'll wear this! I'm not changing into anything!" Ted stubbornly retorted and gestured at his oversized gown. He wasn't intimidated even after being yelled at. Mick stood to leave, but Ted latched onto his leg and refused to let go. When Mick tried to shake him off, he escalated to sitting on the floor and grabbing the leg of his pants while wailing loudly. He was both annoying and clingy. Mick was terribly irritated, but there was noth