Chapter 138

Valerie Will POV

I freshened up and changed into a decent outfit. Then I grabbed my car keys and made my way downstairs. I wanted to pick Liam up from my mom’s house.

But as soon as I trudged down the stairs, I stopped in my tracks, my eyes wide in surprise as I saw Noah. I was confused for a second.

Patrick walked up to me when he saw me.

“What is Jessica’s child doing here?” I asked, my gaze fixed on the little boy.

“Why do you sound that way?” Patrick asked with a hint of disappointment in his voice. “Aren’t you happy to see him?”

I exhaled sharply, my grip tightening around the car key. “Umhhh……I’m just surprised to see him. Did Jessica come here? How did he get here?”

I was genuinely confused.

Patrick sighed, dragging a hand down his face. “She dropped him at the gate and left without telling anybody.” He replied, his voice low.

“What? Is she okay?” I asked through gritted teeth.

Patrick chuckled lightly. “That