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She continued, “Look, I don’t hate kids, if that’s what you’re thinking. I just… I’m not ready to be a full-time stepmom. Matthew and I agreed that Alex will keep staying with you because we need our space. It’s better for everyone.”
She laughed, as if I were being dramatic. “He won’t even remember this day. He’s five.”
“He’ll remember not being included,” I told her. “Children always remember when they’re excluded.”
