Chapter 86

I could tell he was pissed, and honestly, I didn’t want to ruin the rare moment of peace between us. So I gave in a little. "Even if I have to cut ties with him, it won’t be until after Evan’s surgery." As I said that, I also told him about the bone marrow match with Evan. Henry couldn’t stand Jason, but he genuinely cared about Evan. Knowing I was donating my marrow for his nephew shut him up real quick. Still, instead of saying anything, he redirected his frustration. He bit down lightly on my collarbone, voice low and warning, "You can help with the kid. But with his dad? Keep your distance. If you’re even thinking of trying to be some stepmom, I swear I’ll have you popping out a whole soccer team." While he talked, his hand slipped under my pajama top, sending a shiver through me. I felt my face flush and instinctively pushed at him. "Stop!" But when has he ever been the type to listen? His warm lips trailed south, and with a half-joking, half-serious tone, he whispered, "Woke me u