Chapter 22

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(Five Year Old Jake) I don't know what "ship it" means, but it sounds like a good thing. And lots of people are using heart emojis, which means they're happy for mommy. "Look at this one," Aunt Sophia says, pointing at a comment. "'This is the most wholesome content on the internet. Jake, you're the best son ever.'" My chest feels all warm and fuzzy. "Really? They think I'm the best?" "They absolutely do. Because you are." She ruffles my hair. "Not every kid would work this hard to make their mom happy." "But that's what kids are supposed to do, right? Take care of their moms when their dads are being bad?" Aunt Sophia's face gets all scrunched up, like she's trying not to cry. "Oh, sweetheart. You're supposed to just be a kid. But yes, I think your mom is very lucky to have you." I

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