Chapter 131. Jared's Woes, Uncle Pete's Betrayal

“I’ve been trying to call you, Hailey. Why haven’t you… hey, I’m talking to you.”
His eyes followed me as I walked past him like he wasn’t even there.

“Mommy!”
Zion wriggled out of Miss Nancy’s hold and ran to hug me.

“Hey, baby.”
I grinned, stooping to receive him into my arms.

“I missed you, mommy.”
He kissed my cheek, making my heart swell.

“I missed you too, my baby.”

“Miss Nancy, take Zion to his playroom. I want to have a minute with Hailey,” Uncle Pete instructed.

Miss Nancy looked bewildered, probably wondering what had transpired between us since she had just seen me ignore him completely.

“Good afternoon, uncle.”
Jared’s voice had me turning in surprise.

He was carrying a bag.