489 Creating a Family Cocoon

(Jayden)

"Gabriel." I say as Henry tries to grab my cell out of my hand.

I manage to dodge his lightning-fast hand, holding the phone just out of his reach. He laughs, thinking it's a game.

His little giggles make me grin.

"Jayden. I wanted to let you know I'm flying in to finalize the shares. Everything looks good on my end. I land at six."

"Great. Let me know your hotel room; I'll come see you there."

"Sorry to hear about Lance and Judy. I've read over everything you sent. Are you sure?"

"Yes," I reply coolly. "You'll be in charge now unless you make other arrangements with your family. I'm out."

There's a pause on the other end, but I don't care to fill it. Gabriel's voice is measured when he continues, "How's Winona? I heard she had a fall."

"She's in recovery. We'll know more tomorrow."

"I heard Cass was in Europe. Is she coming back to see her?"

"She is. And I don't want any trouble for her, Gabriel. She's been through enough. I'm still pissed that Mia provided her with drugs and made her sell. I'm pissed that you went and left Cass all alone like that." I jiggle Henry on my hip.

He's focused on trying to undo my tie at the moment, a picture of complete innocence. His tiny fingers pull and twist, determined to unravel what he sees as a challenge.

grooming my grandfather has put her through from a young age. She's

Uncle Gus?

suitable replacement for me. My muscles tighten, but I take a deep breath and tell myself it

Jayden. I really

what? It actually doesn't matter. They are welcome to each other. I can be the

he'll take care of

hang up before Gabriel can say

my shirt again. I look at him and smile. "You don't care about any of this, do you? You just

what matters.

carry Henry into the

on one hip as

reach out for anything within

of

and I pull back a tray cut-up fruit and cheese just in time. "Not yet, buddy. Let's get you in the

open the cupboard and grab a box of crackers. I managed to carry him and the food back into Winona's room where I put Henry's chair

I

him in. I set his bowl in front of him and watch as he dives

grab a snack. You'll have to go get your water bottles

Daddy. I've told Mommy all about my new

can Cat come stay here

check on him. Mainly because we'll be moving into our other place soom and that will be

He goes off to

always. She placesza hand on my shoulder. “You're doing good, Jayden. Winona will be very proud of

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