Chapter 91. Son's Reassurance, His Father's Persistence

My jaw tightened and teeth clenched when I walked in to find Jared trying to engage Zion who was sparingly giving him his attention. He was focusing all his attention on uncle Pete, wanting them to play together.

Though Jared didn't seem mad or impatient, he stopped when he spotted me.I averted my gaze from his, focusing on uncle Pete.

“What is he doing here?”

But he ignored me, focusing on his interaction with Zion. “Son, let's go get you some ice cream. Are you in the mood for one?”

”Yes. And new toys.” Zion said, already harboring that excited gleam in his eyes. “Let's buy for Zaya too. She might wake up anytime and ask for hers. I don't want her fighting me for mine.

”I gaped at uncle Pete. We had never told him Zaya's condition. He only knew she was still in the hospital but not how she was. So how did he know?

Uncle Pete understood my expression. “I told him.” He clarified.

”Why? He's just a child.” My voice was low and calm. Zion, lik