Unbreakable Love His Passion for Her Transcends Death by Beanie Gold

In reality, Noah would never do something that gross. He'd just spilled water on Xavier's pants by mistake.

Pretending to wipe it off, he said, "Mom says being a stepfather is harder than being a real dad. Don't be mad at me. I'll wipe it clean for you." The crowd almost burst into laughter.

Even the usually stern Clifford nearly lost his composure. But he kept his wits about him. Where had this child come from? Was he really Xavier's son?

As Clifford was about to inquire, Malcolm, sitting next to him, looked shocked. "Zac, what did you call Uncle Xav?"

Zachary?

Noah dropped the act, his big eyes looking straight at Malcolm. "I'm not Zac; I'm Noah Lander. Mr. Xavier and Mom are together, so he's going to be my stepdad soon." Malcolm was stunned by this.

The boy looked the same so why wasn't he Zachary?

He studied Noah closely. The only difference was that the boy in front of him seemed paler and didn't speak as seriously as Zachary.

Upon hearing this, Clifford was even more puzzled. "And who's your mother?"

"Yvette Snyder, Mr. Lane Senior," Noah replied.

on his cane tightened, veins bulging. "Then, who are

answer when Xavier quickly picked him up.

up and moved

him by the straps

I can walk on my own." He strained to look at

finally got a clear look at the boy's face. The resemblance between Noah and Xavier when he'd been a child

inwardly but replied, "I'm

frowned in confusion. "Who's

amazing

his nonsense. He's my son

the words sank in. No one dared

wrong. Shannon sent a maid to check,

arriving just in time to hear Xavier's declaration. Her heart tightened

had Xavier

He's my dear grandson, the spitting image of Xav when he

face beamed with joy, her gaze at Noah filled

was bewildered. He had planned to reveal that Xavier was raising another man's child. But now, everything had changed.