Chapter 25

Valerie Will POV

I sat down by the swing, my lips curled into a small smile as I watched Liam and Jamal run around the field with the ball.

Liam was the spitting image of his father. His hazel eyes and perfect teeth sparkled in a wide grin, making everything seem perfect.

It was a beautiful, work-free day.

I just had to spend time with the two men I loved the most.

A few hours passed, and they were finally tired of playing.

“Can I have some water, Mama?” Liam breathed heavily as she extended his sweaty hands to me.

I smiled. “Sure.”

I pulled out the bottle from my bag and handed it to him.

Jamal came right after him. “Can I have some water, baby?” He grinned as I handed him a bottle of water as well.

“Can we leave now?” I asked as I stood up from the swing. As much as I enjoyed watching them play, I wanted to go back home and rest.

The sun wasn’t smiling either.

“Sure.” Jamal nodded.

As we drove awa