Chapter137: 137

Jade took the change of topic in stride, and I listened to their conversation. The more they talked, the more I decided that this looked like it would work after all. Ben needed someone to give him every minute of every day they were together. Jade seemed invested in all their conversations, talking to him on his level, and she didn’t seem to care that he asked her the same things twice. She was patient and positive, and I could work with that. When we got home, I pulled Jade aside. “I have to run out. You’re okay to do the afternoon?” “I think we’ll be just fine,” Jade said with a smile. “He’s a good kid. We’re going to have a ton of fun.” I nodded. “I’ll be back just after four, and tomorrow we’ll do a full day. If you need to find anything, Ben will help you. Get acquainted with the house and make yourself at home. Call me if you need anything.” Jade nodded. I hesitated. I didn’t know what I wanted to say. I just didn’t want to leave them behind alone. I wasn’t worried or anything.