Chapter 110

Yvonne couldn't look someone in the eye whenever she lied. Turning away made her feel less guilty. Busy? So, was this how she usually explained my absence to my child? "Who said I was busy?" I pushed the door open. Xavier's eyes noticeably widened when he saw me. I knew he had been hoping to see me. I approached him, my gaze lingering on Yvonne for a moment. Now wasn't the time to settle things with her. "I'm here," I said. Standing at the side, Jared seemed awkward. He fumbled for something to say. "Y-You guys go ahead first. I, uh, have something to handle at home." Home? I turned to look at Yvonne, and she didn't object. After Jared left, Xavier leaned against me and asked, "Dad, did you avenge me?" I wondered who taught him that word. "Why do you need to seek revenge?" Kids these days didn't understand the weight of revenge. Where did so much hatred come from? "When I get out of the hospital, I'll knock them all down," Xavier declared. He clung tightly to my arm for