Chapter 61
Patrick Banks
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“What do you mean by you’re not in New York?” I asked, trying hard to mask the anger in my voice. “What about lunch with my mother?”
Valerie scoffed bitterly. “I told you that I needed space. Your mother can see Liam if we ever have a reason to visit New York.” She replied nonchalantly. “Or she can always come to Texas.”
“If?” I asked, my voice laced with disbelief. “Are you forgetting that I’m also his father?”
“You tend to remind me a lot.” She continued, her tone casual like she couldn’t care less. “I haven’t forgotten that you are Liam’s father.”
I closed my eyes momentarily, letting out a frustrated sigh. “You didn’t think to tell me first before leaving?” I asked, rubbing my temple.
“I didn’t want you to stop me.” Her tone was dry like she w
