Chapter 54

Leo came back early the next morning. As he walked into the ward, he clutched a beautiful stuffed animal and two handheld game consoles. When Rue saw him, she behaved like a warrior and stood in front of Mona, saying, “Why are you here again, you big bad guy?”

When he heard her speech, he grimaced. “Is this how you teach your kids? To say I’m a bad guy?”

Mona didn’t think Rue would be so rude to Leo, and Leo’s attitude made her laugh. “I’ve never taught the kids like this before. They are their own thoughts.”

Leo didn’t agree. He took two paper bags from Nate and gave them to Rue, adding, “These are for you.”

Rue didn’t even look at it and turned her head away, saying, “I don’t want your gift.”

Leo’s face changed right away. “Is this what your mom teaches you?”

”That’s enough,” Mona said angrily to him. “My kids don’t need your help. Please leave, Mr. Cox.”

”Yes! We don’t want to talk to you.” Rue spoke very loudly, but Mona stopped her. “Ru