The Heart Left Behind

Play Chapter 13 Jonas , I called out to him softly .

Want to go out for dinner ? He raised his head , his gaze sad .

Daddy , I miss Mommy and Xavier .

I walked over , sat beside him , and gently placed my arm around his shoulders .

How about this ? Tomorrows the weekend .

Well go visit Mommy and Xavier .

What do you say ? Jonas nodded but remained listless .

A pang shot through my heart as I looked at him .

I knew getting a divorce would hurt the kids greatly , but I didnt expect it to be this bad .

At that moment , my phone rang .

It was a call from Yvonne .

Hi , I picked up the phone and answered in a calm voice .

Yvonne sounded somewhat impatient .

Cole , Xavier says he wants to see Jonas .

Bring him over right now , will you ? I frowned .

Right now ? Weve just settled in .

Jonas is still adjusting- She cut me off , Cole stop bein so selfish , alright ? Youve already taken Jonas away .

Are you not even going to let them meet ? Taking a deep breath , I smothered my anger .

Okay , Ill bring him over right now .

I hung up and turned to Jonas while forcing out a smile .

Jonas , how about we go see Mommy and Xavier right now ? Jonas eyes lit up , and he hurriedly nodded .

Half an hour later , we arrived at Yvonnes house .

As soon as the door opened , Xavier darted out .

However , he rushed right past me to hug Jonas .

Jonas , youre finally here ! Xavier exclaimed .

Jared brought so many fun toys .

Lets go inside and play ! Standing at the entrance , I watched the two kids dash inside , feeling a little upset .

Yvonne walked over and shot me a cold look .

Come in , she said .

Jonas will have to go back with you later , after all .

I followed her into the living room to see Jared sitting on the couch .

He was beaming as he watched the two kids play .

When he looked up and noticed me , his smile dimmed slightly .

Mr.

Joplin .

He stood up and extended his hand .

Good to see you .

I shook his hand calmly without saying anything Noticing our interaction , Xavier suddenly ran over and grabbed Jareds hand .

He said cutely , Jared , you promised to teach me how to play the guitar .

Can we start now ? Jared stroked his head dotingly .

Alright .

But we have to get your dads permission first .

Xavier pouted and looked at me with annoyance .

Daddy , just leave me alone , alright ? You only care about Jonas anyway .

They were both my children .

How could I not care about him ? You cant His words pierced my heart .

I was about to speak when Yvonne chimed in .

Xavier , you speak to your dad like that .

She turned to me , yet her tone was not at all amiable .

Cole , just let Xavier learn from Jared .

Children should have hobbies .

You just make them study all day .

What good is that ? I forced myself to stay calm .

Yvonne , can we talk ? Alone ? Yvonne furrowed her brows but still followed me to the balcony ..

Once we stood still , she said , Make it quick .

I have a video conference soon .

Looking at her cold expression , I suddenly felt exhausted .

Do we have to be this way ? Cant we get along for the childrens sake ? She scoffed .

Cole , dont be such a hypocrite .

You wanted a divorce , and now , youre saying this ?