After I Stopped Loving Him novel Chapter 771

“Jordan.”

Natalie hurried after him and caught his arm.

Jackson looked like he wanted to call out to Jordan too, but when he saw Natalie step in, he kept quiet, his face still tight with disapproval.

“Dad,” Kevin spoke up, looking at his father. “Don’t be upset with Jordan. Let’s just eat together, okay? Even if you make him apologize, it won’t matter if he doesn’t mean it. If he doesn’t want to say sorry, that’s fine. Mom is generous, she’s the grown-up here. She won’t hold it against him.”

The fact that Kevin, only ten years old, could say all that made Isabella and Ethan share a look. Suddenly, it made sense where Jordan’s anxiety came from. Kevin was just like his mom.

Deborah jumped in, “Kevin’s right, Jackson. Don’t be mad, and don’t blame Jordan. This was my fault. I shouldn’t have been so petty, making a fuss over nothing. If he bumped into me, it was probably just an accident.”

“I’m the adult here, I can let it go. Please, don’t stay angry.”

She got up and walked over, reaching for Jordan’s arm. Jordan shot her a look and said sharply, “Don’t touch me.”

Deborah tried to smile. “Jordan, it was my fault. I shouldn’t have made such a big deal or complained to your dad. I’m sorry. Please don’t take it out on him.”

“Your father loves you, you know. You and Kevin are brothers, his own sons. He cares about you both the same.”

“I’m not your real mom, but as your stepmom, I’ll treat you like my own. Don’t worry. Whatever Kevin has, you’ll have too. And if there’s anything Kevin doesn’t get, I’ll make sure you have it. Let’s eat, okay? Don’t be upset anymore.”

Deborah turned to the housekeeper. “Go get Mandy from the backyard. Tell her dinner’s ready.”

Mandy had been wandering around the Lane family’s garden, amazed at how much bigger and prettier The Lane Estate was compared to Deborah’s old place.

No wonder Deborah had wanted to move in so badly. With a house this beautiful and all these amazing views, who wouldn’t want to live here?

The housekeeper glanced at Natalie, waiting for a reaction. When Natalie said nothing, she went to the backyard to find Mandy.

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