I release a heavy breath. “I’ll give you until after your birthday party.” His face turns a sick shade of green. “But that’s in a week!” “It’s either that or we tell him tonight.” It kills me to put my foot down, especially when Nico pouts and says, “I don’t want him to be sad before our vacation.” “That’s fair, but you know it’s the right thing.” His reply is nothing but a deep sigh of resignation. I lift his chin so he can look me in the eyes. “He may be temporarily unhappy, but the trip will help him feel better.” “You think so?” “I know so.” Okay, I may not know for certain, but I’ve never
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