Chapter 28

** Paige’s POV ** After breakfast, Callen heads upstairs to shower and Jaxon starts begging to use the big bath before school this afternoon. “Please, mummy, just a quick one,” he pleads. “Okay, but let me shower and get dressed first,” I smile, leaning over to ruffle his hair. “Yes! Did you hear that, dad? She said yes,” he bounces excitedly on the stool. Ryder smiles at us over his shoulder from the sink where he’s running water to wash the dishes. “I did, bud.” “Are you excited about going to school today?” I ask. “Yes,” he nods enthusiastically, “but not as excited about swimming in the bath.” “I can bathe him while you shower,” Ryder offers, and Jaxon bounces in his chair again, pleading with his eyes and clasping his hands together. I can sense Ryder’s hesitation. He’s unsure if he’s overstepping, worried I don’t trust him enough yet. “Do you even know how?” I ask, raising a brow at Rye. “Believe it or not, I’ve been washing myself for most of my life,” Ryder smirks, drying his h