Chapter 75 Stalling

"Why not? Didn't you used to love eating these?" Charlie hesitated before mumbling, "Every time I eat them, I have to take medicine… sometimes even get a shot. I'm scared. I don't want any more shots." "But our little treasure is a brave young man, isn't he?" Alexis coaxed. "You can't let a little setback scare you. It's all your mom's fault. She spoiled you too much, made you too delicate. Poor thing. "There are so many delicious foods out there, but now you can't even eat them. What a shame." Her words planted a seed of resentment in Charlie's heart, making his frustration toward his mother grow even deeper. "Yeah! It's all her fault! If it weren't for her, I'd be able to eat whatever I wanted!" "It's okay, Charlie." Alexis smiled sweetly. "Didn't you say you wanted me to be your mom? If I were your mom, I'd take good care of you. Do you really want me to be your mommy?" Her eyes gleamed with anticipation. She had decided that she would start with Charlie. No matter what, she