Chapter 77

• Mandy’s POV
• I’m having mixed emotions right now. I’m happy because Matteo and Carlos are leaving and Sarah is staying while they are gone. I’m pissed that he is trying to keep me from finding out who exactly Ava is to him. And sad because he threatens to take MJ from me. Why does he always go there. It’s not fair to use our son against me. Matteo is just staring at me waiting for me to respond. I decide to go with a neutral reply. “Well please be careful while you two are away, stay safe. I’ll make sure I video chat you as soon as I get called back to the exam room. Would it be ok if I asked mother to join us. I think she would really love to go with me?”
• Matteo is quick to answer my question. “Yes, that would be great. I know she would love to be more involved. She can help watch MJ while you are getting your check-up. Why don’t you call her now, and put it on speaker phone so we both can tell her the good news. Ask her to do the same that way papa can join our conversation as well.” I get my phone and dial mother’s number. She picks up on the second ring.