Chapter 306

I was Xavier's father. Of course, I had the authority to stand up for my son's rights. Glancing at Jared, I said, "I wonder how many years a stepfather would get for abusing his stepson? I haven't looked into that part of the law yet." Jared knew I wasn't kidding. He sprang to his feet, his face contorting with agitation as he shouted, "I'm raising your child for you! How could you be so ungrateful?" "As his stepfather, it's your duty to ensure his quality of life. Wasn't that stated in the contract?" I caught the loopholes in his argument and signaled Murphy to record this. "I'm not sure what your actions would count as. Child abuse? Or fraud?" Knowing me well, Yvonne was well aware that I wasn't just saying these to spite them. "Cole, we're just letting Xavier do what he loves. Don't be unreasonable," she hastily said. "I never said he couldn't do what he loves," I responded. "I just want him to be safer." Yvonne fell silent. I had evidence, and there was no point in argui