Ex & Present

As I gazed into Marcus' eyes, I could see the same astonishment and bewilderment mirrored in his expression. Our son had just posed a question that caught us completely off guard, leaving us momentarily speechless.

"Mom, Can you?" Marco's innocent voice reverberated through the room, causing both Marcus and me to freeze in our tracks.

Never in my wildest dreams did I anticipate our son asking something like this. My face flushed crimson as I struggled to conjure up a response. However, before I could utter a single word, the doctor abruptly entered the room, interrupting the awkward moment.

"Excuse me," the doctor interjected, glancing between the three of us.

"I need to discuss Marco's treatment plan with both of you."

A wave of relief washed over me as the doctor rescued us from the predicament of answering our son's unexpected query. I shot Marcus a grateful glance, silently expressing my gratitude for his unwavering support for our child.

The doctor bestowed a kind smile upon me a