Chapter 84

Summer was momentarily dazed, staring blankly at James and then scurrying into Kristin’s arms, a bit scared.

Kristin nervously looked down. “Mr. Bryce…”

“It’s my fault.” James apologized first, admitting he had been careless this time, not expecting Vincent and the Haywood family crew to go after his grandpa.

“Come back with me.”

Kristin took a deep breath, head still lowered. “No, I’m not going back.” she said.

James reached out to comfort Kristin but caught air instead, and in her eyes, he saw a distance forming.

“Is it because I didn’t protect you, or is it because I didn’t agree to call off the engagement with Adrienne?” James asked, his voice heavy with concern.

Kristin kept her head down, silent.

James knew it all deep down. She just wasn’t important enough. That was all.

“Mommy…” Summer hugged Kristin, asking softly. “Who is he?”

Kristin’s eyes reddened, glancing at James tentatively.

She wasn’t sure if James was willing to acknowledge Summer.

“Summer, I’m your dad.” James crouched before Summer, reaching out gently. “Sorry, I was late.”

In his mind, Kristin was probably having a momentary spat with him, something he could sweet–talk out of.

A guy like Rhett, with his serious germaphobia, wouldn’t fall for someone like Kristin.

Wide–eyed and tearful, Summer looked to Kristin for reassurance. He’d often dreamed about his dad showing up one day, saying, “Summer, I’m your dad.”

But when James appeared, apologizing for his lateness, Summer felt like crying.

“I don’t like Daddy.” Summer looked away, clinging to Kristin. It was because Daddy hadn’t protected Mommy.

James took a deep breath, looking at Kristin. “Just come with me for now.”

Kristin stood up, holding Summer, then shook her head. “No need, Mr. Bryce…”

She was drawing a line with James.

as he watched Kristin walk away with the child.

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the Haywood family in his

to get her to stick around him, and these jerks

take you guys.” James caught up, offering to carry Summer. “Mommy’s tired. Let Daddy carry you,

softly, “Can

the little one’s eyes. Those eyes, looking so much like Kristin’s from back in the day, were

can,” James

an accident this time. He wouldn’t

will you marry Mommy?” Summer sniffled

and he

Summer tight and quickly explained, “He’s just a

people’s dad, but that’s not true. Someone will marry Mommy.” Summer cried out, feeling

why he had

afraid to cause trouble for his

when Milo badmouthed his mom, he lost

there, stunned, massaging his temples. He couldn’t possibly marry

he could give Kristin anything.

back at James. She was clueless about what she was expecting, maybe even harboring a fleeting fancy to give Summer a

marry her. It

Kristin stood alone at the bus stop with

words wouldn’t

bus arrived, and Kristin got

had never

bus was too crowded. James offered to hold Summer, not

passed Summer

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bus jolted to a stop, and Kristin nearly fell, but

three. What a good–looking family,” an elderly

need,” Kristin

wonderful, and the kid is adorable.”

explain. He just held

“We’re

complete family for Summer were things

want to marry her. And no one

for someone and have Summer

Bever

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