Chapter 209 He's Not My Kid

Margaret was on edge. For years, Jaxson had been a loner. His life outside of work was a complete shamble. Emotionally, he was a blank slate. A whiff of gossip would have at least suggested that Jaxson was not hung up on Elinor, that he might have a shot at a future filled with something more. However, no, Margaret had not caught wind of any romantic whispers tied to Jaxson, not once in all these years. Time had flown by, and it turned out Jaxson was quite the enigma. He was able to steer clear of all rumors in the past, but when it did happen, it was something huge. The kid was a carbon copy of Jaxson, right down to the boyish grin. If they were not related by blood, Margaret would be extremely surprised. "He's not my kid!" Jaxson's words cut through the tension. Margaret's heart had been heavy with worry about her love life for too long, and she could not help but fixate. However, the truth was, the kid had nothing to do with him. Disappointment was all she had left. The ro