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As I watched Jasper with Kai, my heart melted a little more. At the way Jasper treated my son. At the care and attention and patience Jasper showed Kai. He listened as Kai told him about Lego Star Wars. And he subtly encouraged Kai to drink. Jasper was a good caregiver. Nurturing.
When room service arrived, I pushed off from the barstool. I collected our order at the door before returning inside. I didn’t want to risk anyone seeing Jasper here, not when he was supposed to be in Colorado. I wondered what he’d told everyone, how he’d explained his abrupt departure. But I supposed that was one of the perks of being the CEO—he could do whatever he wanted. He didn’t have to justify his decisions to anyone except maybe the board. But they weren’t going to weigh in on something like this.
Jasper came to join me in the kitchen. Kai’s back was to us, and he was so invested in the characters, he wasn’t paying attention to anything else. The TV provided enough background noise that I wasn’t overly concerned about him overhearing our conversation.
I updated Jasper on what the doctor had said, ultimately referring us to a pediatric GI. I’d made an appointment, but the earliest I could get in was in six weeks. It seemed so far away, too far away, but they’d promised to call if something opened up sooner.
Jasper slid his arms around my waist, resting his chin on my shoulder. “I missed you.” He pressed a kiss to my neck.
“I missed you too,” I said, placing my hands over his. “I’m glad you’re here, but how did you explain your sudden need to leave?” I asked as the TV droned on in the background.
“I said I had a family emergency.”
“Yeah, but…”
“Halle.” He pulled me into him. “When are you going to realize that you’re my family? I love you and Kai, and I would do anything for the two of you.”
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