Trading My Ex for His Uncle by Hello Spring

Chapter 1016 Jane smiled and praised, "You're such a good boy, Wil. Come here-Mommy wants to tell you something."

Hesitant but trusting, Wilhelm slowly moved closer to her.

The moment he was within reach, Jane grabbed his collar, her expression dark and menacing. "When I called you earlier, why didn't you come immediately?"

Terrified, Wilhelm turned pale, tears brimming in his eyes. "Mommy... I was scared..."

"Scared of what?" Jane demanded.

"Scared you'd hit me... Waaaah..." Wilhelm cried.

When Wilhelm had been staying with Gabriel, he'd worried he'd never see his mother again.

But now, seeing her up close, she seemed frightening-nothing like the gentle mother he used to know. Jane's patience snapped at the sound of his crying. "Shut up! If you keep crying, I'll throw you out!" Wilhelm immediately clammed up, though he couldn't stop the little hiccups that followed. His face was streaked with tears, making him look pitiful.

Just then, the door to the room opened, and Wendy walked in carrying some medicine.

stepped in and pulled the boy

of this? No matter how things go with Mr. Hackett, Wilhelm is still your son. If you and Mr. Hackett divorce, he'll be your only hope. If you don't treat him well now,

even rely on Gabriel. You think I'm going to rely on a kid?" "Ms. Wilkie, no matter how you feel, Wilhelm is still your flesh and blood. If you don't care

twisted with bitterness. "Care for him? And who's going

getting through, Wendy sighed wearily and dropped the subject. She tidied up the room and was about to take Wilhelm back to the villa when he refused to leave. "I want to stay with Mommy,"

ached as she

at

arly frightened but

to leave his mother. A child's love for their parents

I'll stay with you both,"

Wilhelm nodded vigorously. "Okay!"

Pedro was reviewing some documents in his study when the butler entered

a moment, then his face darkened. "He's got the nerve to

Gabriel had spent five years ingratiating himself with the Wilkies, only to betray them and

proposal for you. Should I let him in?"

"Bring him to the