Chapter 663

Jason’s POV

How was I supposed to tell him that his life was in danger? That a woman he’d never met wanted to hurt him because of who his mother was?

I swallowed hard, trying to find the right words. “I just… I just want the best for you, Jason. This new school… it’s bigger, and… and nicer. They have a huge playground and a lot of fun activities. You’ll make new friends, and you’ll be really happy there.”

He looked at me, his eyes searching my face as if trying to figure out if I was lying. He was so young, so innocent, but so damn perceptive. Just like his mother.

He shook his head slowly, his lower lip quivering. “I… I don’t want new friends. I like my friends at my school. I want to stay with them.”

I looked away, my jaw tightening. He didn’t understand. He couldn’t understand. But I couldn’t back down. I had to protect him, even if it meant breaking his heart.

I took a deep breath, trying to keep my voice steady. “I