"Luke... we need to talk." Charmaine told the boy after helping him changed into his pyjamas. She figured she should discuss the matter with Luke before putting him to bed. "What you said about Nicole when we were at the restaurant, why did you say that?"
Luke frowned and lowered his head. "But it was true. She was annoying." Luke insisted.
Charmaine sighed. The more stubborn and cold Luke acted, the more he resembled Leo. How can he not be his son? "Even if you're vexed by something she said, you can't just throw demeaning comments like that. You said girls are annoying. I and aunt Hannah are girls too. Are you meaning to say you find me pesky too?" she asked. She was kneeling in front of Luke who was sitting on the edge of the bed and as soon as she said that, the boy quickly raised his head.
"No, I don't! Mommy is very nice and gentle!" his voice laced with panic.
