The Heart Left Behind

Chapter 5 I nodded and concurred, Fine, I wont be mean.

Ill have someone kick him out right away.

No matter how much Xavier acted out before, I always indulged him.

It was his first time seeing me speak to him like this, and he stood there in stunned silence, gawking at me.

I gave no heed to him and called security to have someone take Jared away.

For the sake of our family dinner tonight, I had sent all the household staff home for the day, leaving only Wyatt to avoid any disruptions.

That decision seemed like a colossal mistake now.

Otherwise, I wouldnt have to wait for security to arriveI couldve had Jared kicked out immediately.

Realizing the embarrassment he would face from being escorted out by security, Jared left on his own before they arrived.

As Xavier watched him leave, he fumed, Its all your fault for making Jared leave! Enough! Jonas immediately clasped his hand over Xaviers mouth.

Daddys angry right now.

Stop it! Frustrated, Xavier yanked Jonas hand away and sulked in the corner.

Jonas glanced up at me with his red-rimmed eyes and implored, Daddy, I dont want to leave you.

Can you not divorce Mommy? Seeing him like this broke my heart, but I couldnt compromise.

Just as I was about to comfort him, Yvonne began to blame me.

Everything was fine until you brought up divorce.

Are you happy now that youve traumatized the kids? Ive no idea why you pulled such an actyoure completely ignoring the kids feelings! I stared at her and fell silent.

At this point, she still thought I was throwing a tantrum.

Forget it, I thought.

She never thought she was in the wrong anyway, and I was reluctant to be involved with her any longer.

Weve signed a prenup before, so you dont have to worry about the asset division, I began curtly.

Whats yours will remain yours, and the same applies to me as well.

As for the kids… I paused and glanced at Jonas.

Ill take Jonas, while youll have Xaviers custody.

Just let me visit him twice a month.

Panic flashed across Xaviers face.

As long as you dont force me to study and give me enough time to play, Ill still acknowledge you as my dad, he quickly said.

Meeting twice a month isnt enough! You probably wont be able to bear it either, right? He stared up at me defiantly, looking proud and condescendingresembling nothing of a kid his age.

His stance annoyed me.

That arrogant demeanor of his mirrored Yvonnes perfectly, as though he were her exact replica.

I couldnt help but sigh.

I had only myself to blame; I had spoiled Xavier so much that he believed that Id never abandon him as long as he gave me an out.

But I was no longer willing to raise an ingrate.

Beside him, Jonas glanced at me nervously, hesitating as though he wanted to speak but couldnt.

His unease made my heart ache even more.

I shouldnt have brought up divorce in front of him.

It had hurt him.

Approaching him, I ruffled his hair and said softly, Its late.

Let me take you both to wash up and get ready for bed.

As for the divorce, its something you kids shouldnt worry about.

Jonas could no longer hold back his tears the moment my tone softened.

He threw himself into my arms and sobbed, Daddy, please dont divorce Mommy.

I dont want our family to fall apart.

His choked sobs struck my heart like a sledgehammer.

Heartbroken, I hugged him back, but I couldnt give him an answer.

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