"..." Kiki's eyes reddened, and he lowered his head without a word.
Seeing Kiki's hurt expression, Mika Summers knew she had scared him again. She sighed softly. "Kiki, I'm sorry. Mommy didn't mean to snap at you."
Kiki looked up at Mika Summers. "But I like Dad. I want to be with him."
"Okay, Mommy understands. Don't be sad, and don't cry. If you like him, then you can be with him."
"Then what about you?" Kiki asked quietly, a glimmer of hope in his eyes.
Mika Summers hadn't expected Kiki to ask that. A bitter smile touched her lips as tears welled in her eyes. She reached out and caressed Kiki's small face. "Me? Mommy will probably go back to Austerra, because this place, this city... it breaks my heart."
"..."
She chuckled softly. "Look at me... what's wrong with me, telling you all this? Anyway, just remember that Mommy loves you, Kiki. I'll always love you."
This time, Kiki didn't throw a fit. He just kept his head down, silent.
