Chapter 52

Valerie Will POV

I stepped out of the car, my pulse quickening with every movement. I opened the back seat and as soon as I unbuckled Liam, he jumped out of the car and ran towards Jamal.

Letting out a deep sigh, I turned around to see that Patrick had already parked his car behind me. I didn’t wait for him to get out of his car. I just walked to the front door.

“Hey.” My voice was barely above a whisper.

“Hey.” Jamal’s voice was cold.

I dragged a hand through my hair. “Patrick is here.”

“I can see that.” He responded, his voice flat. “Liam told me that you already introduced them to each other.” He added.

“Oh,” I muttered under my breath.

We looked at each other in silence as Patrick approached the front door. I was short of words because I wasn’t expecting Jamal to show up.

Plus, the situation was awkward.

I didn’t know what to do. Should I have sent one away and let the other inside the house? Or should I let ever