Chapter 59

Patrick Banks POV

I understood how Valerie felt. I did. But I just didn’t understand why she couldn’t just agree to Liam having lunch with my mother.

I wanted to give her space - to get over what she had just heard. But before that, I wanted her to do one last favor for me.

It wasn’t even a favor. My mother had the right to see her grandson. Valerie had already hidden him away from us for years, the least she could do was allow my mother to see him.

I tried to stay calm but I couldn’t hold back my frustration.

“He is also my son and you can’t just make any decision you like.” I had no idea when those words left my mouth, but I was glad they did.

She was getting too comfortable with making decisions on her own. I wanted her to know that I was also Liam’s parent and it wasn’t fair.

Valerie shook her head in disappointment. “Of course.” Her response was flat and cold. “I knew you couldn’t pretend for long.” She added.

Just as she turned a