The Better Mother

"No way," Tristan said, his young face full of disdain. "I already have a mom. Why would I call someone else 'mom'? Besides, she's not as young or pretty as my mom!"

Children often said the most real, unfiltered truth. Vanessa was very pleased with her son's response. She was younger and more beautiful than Beatrice, and that was enough.

"What's the use of being young and pretty? At most, your fri