She Took The House The Car And My Heart

Chapter 1567:

“Isn’t that better?” Ellis asked, his tone so casually indifferent it was nearly impossible to read what he really felt. “One more person to care for and guide my daughter? Sounds perfect to me.”

Jesse stared at him, speechless. He got up, about ready to walk away. His dad’s way of thinking was clearly not from this planet.

“He still has feelings for Mom. You know that, right?” Jesse said as he turned.

“Kids don’t need to meddle in grown-up business.” Ellis offered the advice with a pointed look, silently musing that kids who grew up too fast weren’t always a blessing. “Don’t bring this up with your mom.”

Freya wasn’t quick to catch on when it came to emotional stuff. As long as nothing was too in-your-face, it flew right past her.

“I know,” Jesse mumbled. He started to walk off.

“Wait,” Ellis called out to him.

Jesse turned back.

Ellis walked over, looking down at his unusually perceptive son. “How do you know he still has feelings for your mom?”

didn’t come as a shock that Ellis had picked up on it—he was perceptive, after all—but Jesse was just a kid. He had gone straight upstairs after returning last night. There shouldn’t

yet laced with quiet weight. “He was talking to someone who was interested in him. I heard him say

me,”

disbelief. Wasn’t a normal person supposed to

you sure you’re mentally sound?” Jesse asked

to always love your mom?” Ellis retorted, ruffling his son’s hair. “Focus

swatted his

yourself in

on the forehead, saying

play with Nina until he got a call from Melinda in

disappointed. “Can’t you stay a

back in a few days to play with you again.” Kristian gently brushed her hair

Nina looked

to cheer her up a

had disappeared from view, Jesse stood beside her and said, “Let’s go.

a glare. “Can’t you see I’m