The Heart Left Behind

Chapter 15 Back at our new home , I gave Jonas a bath and checked his injuries .

Fortunately , they were all superficial and werent serious .

Lying in bed , Jonas asked me softly , Daddy , are we still a family with Mommy ? I sat by his bed and stroked his hair gently .

Jonas , no matter what happens , youll always be my and your moms dearest son .

Well always be a family .

Jonas nodded and slowly closed his eyes .

As I sat there , watching his sleeping face , I felt conflicted .

I pulled out my phone , hesitated for a while , and eventually sent Yvonne a message .

I reflected on what happened today .

Admittedly , my attitude wasnt the best .

Ill be careful next time .

Also , Xavier seems a bit rebellious lately .

Please watch over him .

After sending the message , I stared at the screen .

However , even after I fell asleep , I didnt get a reply .

The next morning , I drove Jonas to school as usual .

At the school entrance , we bumped into Yvonne and Xavier .

When Xavier noticed us , he rushed at Jonas right away .

He said excitedly , Jonas , Jared said hed bring us to an amusement park tonight .

Come with us ! I looked at Yvonne , but she avoided my gaze and just said calmly , If youre free , bring Jonas over .

Just as I was about to speak , Jonas tugged at my hand .

Daddy , can I go ? Noticing my sons hopeful eyes , I forced a smile .

Of course , you can go .

Ill bring you over tonight .

After watching the two children enter the school , I turned to leave .

Yvonne called out to me , Cole , wait .

I stopped but didnt turn around .

What is it ? My tone was calm and impassive .

Standing in front of me , Yvonne said somewhat awkwardly , Uhm … Would you like to come along to the amusement park tonight ? I chuckled and finally looked at her .

What ? Are you worried that Jared wont be able to manage two kids ? She frowned .

Cole , can you not be like this all the time ? Im doing this for the kids .

For the kids ? Frepeated softly , my gaze mocking .

If you really cared about the kids , you wouldnt have separated them .

Stop pretending Yvonne .

Ill bring Jonas over on time .

Thats it .

At that , I left without giving her a chance to respond .

Back in the car , I breathed in deeply , trying my best to calm down .

After the divorce , I had to force myself to stay calm every time I saw Yvonne It wasnt that I still had feelings for her .

I simply didnt want to lose my temper in front of the children .

In the afternoon , I got a call from Jonas homeroom teacher .

Mr.

Joplin , could you come to the school ? Jonas has been crying in class .

We tried everything , but he wouldnt calm down .

My heart was in my throat as soon as I heard that , I immediately set my work aside and rushed to school .

Jonas had always been a sensible child .

Despite his young age , he was quite smart .

Even in his younger years , he rarely cried .

In the classroom , I saw Jonas curl up in the corner with streaks of tears running down his face .

Xavier stood beside him , looking nonchalant .

What happened ? I crouched and asked Jonas softly .

He sobbed , Xavier … Xavier said Mommy doesnt want me anymore .

He said Im an unwanted child .

I shot up and glared at Xavier .

Why did you say that to your brother ? Xavier pouted .

Im not lying .

Its true that Mommy likes me better .

Besides , its not my fault that were separated .

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