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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?”

eyebrow. “Why? Were you planning to move in with me instead? Not that I’d mind, but with someone as young as you, I’d worry your husband or boyfriend might

thought of that. They didn’t look too far apart in age, and moving into Xavier’s place… yeah, people would talk. Not to mention, his wife probably wouldn’t be thrilled about another woman living under the

hesitated, then asked,

to this?”

a few seconds. “His

apologized,

said lightly. “It’s been

softening when it shifted to Matty. There was a tenderness there now. A quiet kind

if I take him

laced with unmistakable arrogance. “My son? I’m Xavier Cooper. Who would dare lay a hand on my

vibe of a regular man. You’d have to be insane to mess with someone like

way he wouldn’t have someone keeping tabs on her in the

clear conscience. If he wanted

asked, “When would

leave for

eye. “Any questions? If not, I’ll

eyes drifting to the quiet Matty beside her. “He doesn’t seem too strong. Are there any foods he needs to avoid,