Chapter 41

Jayden's face flushed even redder, resembling a ripe apple. He cleared his throat and lowered his voice, "Mommy, I'm already grown up. Ivy is still here." His remark helped them recover from the atmosphere that Sebastian had ruined, making it lively again. It was Ivy's first time seeing the shy side of the little boy, and she decided to tease him. "So, someone's been spanked before?" Jayden protested, "No, I haven't!" At that moment, Jayden finally seemed like a real child. When she saw his embarrassed attempts to explain himself, Alyssa's earlier anger faded away. Jayden and Abram were precious gifts her life had given her. She couldn't stay mad at them. Also, on the way to the restaurant, she had reflected on it. She could keep avoiding Sebastian, but did that mean her two sons had to be in hiding too? They hadn't done anything wrong. Why couldn't they go where they wanted to, and why shouldn't they have a home to return to? The events of that day further supported her de