The Heart Left Behind (Cole and Yvonne) novel 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.

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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 Quentin.

"Is there anything else?"

Jonas pondered seriously. When I saw the fear in his eyes, I immediately stopped him. "You can stop thinking about it. I was just curious to know."

"Daddy, I find Mr. Dawson weird. One time, I saw him kiss a boy in our class." That scene frightened him as he knew that it was a bad thing. "I ran off, but I think I heard the boy crying."

I started to realize that things were not as simple as they seem. I looked at Xavier and thought about his relationship with Quentin.

I shuddered.

"Has Xavier ever been alone with Mr. Dawson?"