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Loving Mom 19

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Chapter 19

With that thought in mind, Sharon asked, “Mr. Cooper, what exactly would I need to do?”

Xavier smiled, clearly satisfied. “My work keeps me busy. I rarely have time for him. Miss…” He paused, then asked, “What’s your name?”

“Sharon.”

“Sharon,” he continued, “the job is simple. If he stays with you, just take him to and from school, make meals, and be with him during his downtime. That’s all.

“Of course, if you want to take him to an amusement park, summer camp, or travel elsewhere, that’s fine too–totally up to you. Those expenses will be reimbursed separately.”

Wendy looked on, eyes practically glowing green with envy.

Paid vacations? Was that even a real thing?

Sharon’s gaze flickered. “He… has to live with me?”

planning to move in with me instead? Not that I’d mind, but with

far apart in age, and moving into Xavier’s place… yeah, people would talk. Not to mention, his wife probably wouldn’t be thrilled

then asked, “Does Matty’s mother

to this?”

a few seconds. “His mother passed

quickly apologized, “I’m

Xavier said lightly.

her gaze softening when it shifted to Matty.

you worried that if I take him home, I might

I’m

exactly give off the vibe of a regular man. You’d have to be insane to mess with someone like his

trusting her to take Matty, there was no way he wouldn’t have someone keeping tabs on her in the background. His

If he wanted to watch

asked, “When would I

Xavier replied after a quick glance at his watch. “I have to leave for a last–minute trip–should be back by the weekend. In the meantime, you’ll take

looked her straight in the eye. “Any

more,” Sharon said, her eyes drifting to the quiet Matty beside her. “He doesn’t seem too strong. Are there any foods