Chapter 578

Jason’s POV

Little Jason’s laughter echoed through the room, and I couldn’t stop smiling. Seeing him so happy, surrounded by his friends and classmates, made everything worth it. 

The surprise had been a success, and the look on his face when he walked in and saw the decorations, the cake, and us waiting for him was something I’d hold onto forever.

I leaned against the wall, watching him run around with his friends, proudly showing off the superhero cake and the balloons. 

Layla was talking to one of the teachers, her face glowing with pride, and for a moment, I felt a pang in my chest…a mixture of joy and longing. This felt so right, like we were a real family.

Then little Jason ran over to me, his small hands grabbing mine. 

“Daddy, come look at the cake again! It’s so cool!”

That word…daddy…stopped me in my tracks every time. He didn’t know the truth, and sometimes I wished he never would. I cr