We\u2019d planned this joint birthday party for weeks, and I\u2019d spent hours making everything just right. Meredith arrived with Seth around noon, carrying a small gift bag that looked suspiciously light. I didn\u2019t say anything, but I noticed her effort for her son\u2019s party seemed minimal compared to mine.<\/p>\n
The party started off fine. We had cake, sang happy birthday to both boys, and watched them open their presents.<\/p>\n
Wesley was still beaming about his gaming system, showing it off to anyone who\u2019d listen. Seth, on the other hand, seemed bored and kept making snarky remarks about the decorations and food.<\/p>\n
After the cake and gifts, Wesley ran up to me, his smile bright as ever.<\/p>\n
\u201cMom, can Seth and I go upstairs and play the new game system? Please?\u201d he asked.<\/p>\n
I hesitated for a second. Something about Seth\u2019s attitude that day set me on edge, but I didn\u2019t want to be the overprotective mom who spoils the fun.<\/p>\n
\u201cSure, sweetie, but please be really careful with the new system, okay?\u201d I said, ruffling his hair.<\/p>\n
Seth rolled his eyes dramatically. \u201cChill, Aunt Camille. It\u2019s just a kid\u2019s toy anyway. We\u2019re not gonna break your precious little machine.\u201d<\/p>\n
The way he said \u201ckid\u2019s toy\u201d made my stomach twist, but I forced a smile.<\/p>\n
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