Chapter 35

Jackson's POV

I had thought Vera wouldn’t return to my house when she left that morning, even after spending a few seconds convincing Tim that she would come back. But I was wrong.

My heart did a somersault when I opened the door and saw her standing there. She looked stunning in a green gown, the fur jacket hanging over her arm. I took the jacket from her without a word and stepped aside to let her in.

God, I couldn't take my eyes off her hips and those long legs. I stood frozen, watching her like I was in a trance.

"Hey, baby!" she greeted sweetly and kissed Tim’s tiny fingers.

I can't believe I felt jealous, of my own son. Snapping out of it, I remembered to close the door and folded my arms, still watching them like a statue.

"Are you going to leave again?" Tim asked sadly, his eyes full of innocence.

"I... I... Tim..." her voice cracked. She knelt and hugged him tightly, a raw and genuine kind of embrace.

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