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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?”

“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

it, Sharon hadn’t even 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

then asked, “Does

to this?”

few

quickly apologized,

said lightly. “It’s

down, her gaze softening when it shifted to Matty. There was a tenderness there

if I take him home,

I’m Xavier Cooper. Who would dare lay a hand

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

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

a clear conscience. If he wanted to watch her,

asked, “When would

a quick glance at his watch. “I have to leave for a last–minute

her straight in the eye. “Any questions?

quiet Matty beside her. “He doesn’t seem too strong. Are there any foods he