Chapter 213

Jared didn't agree with Chris' tactics, but neither did he stop him. Chris noticed Jared's hesitation and threatened him half-seriously, "Jared, don't forget—we're on the same boat now. No one can escape this." If they didn't take me down, they would never be able to get to the top. … On the way home, Xavier cried until he fell asleep in the car. I looked at his tear-stricken face and felt my heart clench. How could he change so much in a few short months? "Jonas, let me ask you something." I stopped the car by the side of the road and looked at Jonas, who was sitting in the passenger seat. "Daddy, do tell." He cowered a little bit in fright. I touched his face and tried my best to coax him, asking, "Do you like Mr. Dawson?" "I don't like him. I'm afraid of him." My heart skipped a beat as I sized Jonas up. "Why are you afraid of him?" "He likes to hug me, but I only like it when you hug me." As I expected! I clenched my fists tight, feeling disgusted at the thought of Qu