Chapter 2
“Mam!” Anselthrew himself into Sabrina’s arms and gave her the boopiet. “What were you felling the routier piy?”
She glanced at the departing counter pay and said softly, “Nothing”
Jordan approached them and gently kissed her cheek. Then, he also gave her a bouquet and
lapologetically, “I’m sorry for returning late, Pina. † pat naught up in something. Don’t be mad
What else could he have gotten caught up in? He and Ansel had only been with Holy at the Bayview Coast vills. Then again, it made seme that they were busy. They
hey had two families tocare
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sabrina smiled self–deprecatingh. She looked at the bouquets for a while befinne saying, “Your work is more important, so I have nothing to be mad about. Ler’s head inside ‘
Jordan and Ansel were taken aback when they saw how empty the house was. Many things were missing, and they seemed toall be items they’d given to Sabrina.
A trace of panic flashed on Jordan’s face. Ho asloed, “Why are all the things we gave you gene, Rina?”
Ansel was also scated by this, He clung to Sabrina and bugged on the hem of her clothes. “Did you throw them away, Mom?”
She brushed his hand away and sat on the couch, saying indifferently, “No, I just had them taken away so they could be given to people who need them.”
After having a child, she’d become more sentimental. Every year, she gathered some old things to donate to orphanages, so Jordan didn’t think anything was wrong with her explanation. He thought she’d given the things to charity again.
He relaxed as he and Ansel sat on either side of her. Then, he looked at her dotingly. “It’s good that you’ve given them away
Ansel burrowed in her arms with a laugh and said, “You’re the best, Mom You’re the kindest mother in the
Kind?
She supposed it was an apt description. After all, she was so kind that she’d already given her husband and child up.
more reason
in for me to buy you new things”
At 6:00 pm, Jordan came out of the kitchen with a final dish and placed it on the table. There were many maids at home do with Sabrina. This included cooking.
Jordan insisted on personally actending to anything that had to
Ansel held Sabrina’s hand and pulled her to the dining table. He pulled out her chair por her some food. Jordan sat on her other side and did the same. “Have more of this, Rina. It’s good
for your stomach”
Ansel nodded. “That’s right. You’ll only be healthy if you eat more of this, Mom. There’s a lot in kindergarten who’s picky with their food..”
He started telling her about the interesting things that had happened at kindergarten, but she couldn’t bring herself to care. Even the food tasted like cardboard to her.
She looked at Jordan, who was listening attentively to Ansel’s stories. Hewooldeven occasionally chime in.
Suddenly, the whole situation seed ironic to be. She was sure something like this had already happened with Holly in their midst. Was there any need for a repeat performance with her
around?
Later that night, the family of three pot into bed together, leaving only a night light on in the bedroom Jordan held Sabrina in his arms, and Ansel cling to her arm. They both wanted to sleep with her in their armu.
“How old are you, Dad? Why do you still want to sleep with Mom!” Ansel asked, putting on a mature act
“What’s that supposed to mean Rina is my wife–why can’t I sleep with her? You, on the other hand, are already four. Why do you still I want to sleep with your mother?”
The father and son were at a stalemate. They wanted Sabrina to settle the argument for them but found that she’d already fallen asleep.
Just then, Jordan’s pline vibrated Someone was video–calling him. His expression stiffened when he saw it was Holly calling. He turned to glance at Sabrina, who was mailected by the call.
Then, he picked up his phone and sneaked out of the room. Ansel saw this and followed suit. Once they were outside, Jordan turned down the volume before answering the call. In the ne second, Holly’s voice rang out.
“What should I do, guys? It’s only been a short while since you left, but I already miss you. It’s so lonely being in this enormous villa without anyone else by my side. Can you guys come over to be with me again?
Jordan glanced at the bedroom door, which was shut. Then, he said patiently, “Be good, okay? It’s late now, so we’ll only go over tomorrow.”
Holly wouldn’t settle for that. Her eyes turned red. “I know Mrs. Faust will always be your top priority. I’m not asking for much—I just wa
and give me a small portion of your love. Is that too much to ask?”
Holly! Let’s go!”
want you guys to occasionally spend some time with
Ansel hurriedly rugged on Jordan’s sleeve when he heard how choked up Holly sounded. “Let’s go, Dad. I want to Faced with persuasion on both sides, Jordan started to sway. After a while, he bent down and gestured for Ansel to be quiet. “Let’s speak out, then. We don’t want to wake your mother.” In the bedroom, Sabrina opened her eyes, allowing her tears to flow down her face and onto the pillow. She didn’t wipe them or do anything. All the did was lie there and listen as the footsteps faded
