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.

"That's between Cass and me," he replies. "But Mia won't be a problem again. My family is flying in to support her through rehabilitating her from the grooming my grandfather has put her through from a young age. She's going to help Uncle Gus out with information that will lock our grandfather and other corrupt

Uncle Gus?

sharp jolt through me. Gus playing happy families with Gabriel. Looks like he's found a suitable replacement for

I really

are welcome to each other. I can be the bigger

deserves a break as much as the next person. He's been working hard at his business by all reports. So, I know he'll take care of the employees at Brennan Industries. I've done what I needed to do. "I'll see you later today," I say, cutting

hang up before Gabriel can say anything

any of this, do you? You

be. This is what matters. Everything else Brennan Industries,

Henry

him on one hip

reach out for anything

of

a tray cut-up fruit and cheese just in time. "Not

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

protests with a whine but settles quickly as I strap him in. I set his bowl in front of him and watch as he dives into the fruit with both hands, his face lighting

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

Mommy all about my new

can Cat come stay here with

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

off to get his drink

comes in, her presence grounding as always. She placesza hand on my shoulder. “You're

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