The Heart Left Behind

Chapter 32



Chapter 32 At that moment , I realized that perhaps what I needed most was to focus on taking care of Jason .

As for new relationships ? Maybe that could wait .

Right now , I just wanted to be a good father .

Alright .

Lets go grab some food at the buffet ! Yay ! Jonas cheered , and we chatted happily all the way to the restaurant .

Just as we were about to start eating , I spotted a familiar face .

Lorraine had just walked in with a young man .

She noticed me almost immediately and came over with a friendly smile .

Mr.

Joplin , what a coincidence ! I nodded politely .

Indeed , it is .

Lorraine turned to Jonas and said , This must be your son .

Hes adorable .

Jonas shyly lowered his head and mumbled , Nice to meet you .

Lorraine gestured to the man beside her and introduced , This is my brother , Ian Sommerton .

Ian extended his hand .

Hello , Mr.

Joplin .

Lorraines told me a lot about you and how knowledgeable you are about investments .

1 shook Ians hand , feeling slightly puzzled that Lorraine talked about me often .

After some small talk , Lorraine and Ian went to their table .

I noticed Jonas watching Lorraine curiously .

He asked , Daddy , who is that lady ? I chuckled lightly .

Shes just a friend of mine .

Jonas nodded thoughtfully before saying , She seems really nice .

I did not respond and focused on helping Jonas with his food .

After dinner , as we headed out , Lorraine caught up with us at the entrance .

She looked slightly unsure as she said , Mr.

Joplin , Ian is really interested in investment and would love your advice .

Would you be free to have dinner together sometime ? I hesitated , but before I could answer , Jonas chimed in , Daddy , can we invite them to our house for dinner ? I want Blossom to meet new friends ! Looking between my sons eager face and Lorraines hopeful expression , I finally nodded .

Alright , how about this weekend ? Are you free Saturday night ? Lorraines eyes lit up .

Yes , we are ! Its settled , then .

On the drive home , I felt conflicted .

While I was not sure if this was the right decision , seeing Jonas excitement made me think that maybe giving myself a chance would not be so bad .

Saturday arrived in the blink of an eye , and Jonas and I spent the morning preparing .

We went grocery shopping together and cleaned the house , while Blossom , sensing our excitement , darted around the house playfully .

In the afternoon , I started preparing dinner .

I decided to make some home cooked favorites- brisket , grilled salmon , roasted vegetables , and homemade soup .

Jonas helped wash and prep the vegetables , and we worked together in perfect sync .

At exactly 7:00 pm , the doorbell rang .

I opened the door to find Lorraine and lan standing there with gifts in their hands .

Please come in , I said .

You really didnt have to bring anything .

Lorraine stepped inside , looking around admiringly .

Your home feels so cozy .

Jonas came running from the kitchen , exclaiming excitedly , Hi , Ms.

Sommerton ! Hi , Mr.

Sommerton ! Chapter 33


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