Chapter 138
Valerie Will
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I freshened up and changed into a decent outfit. Then I grabbed my car keys and made my way downstairs. I wanted to pick Liam up from my mom’s house.
But as soon as I trudged down the stairs, I stopped in my tracks, my eyes wide in surprise as I saw Noah. I was confused for a second.
Patrick walked up to me when he saw me.
“What is Jessica’s child doing here?” I asked, my gaze fixed on the little boy.
“Why do you sound that way?” Patrick asked with a hint of disappointment in his voice. “Aren’t you happy to see him?”
I exhaled sharply, my grip tightening around the car key. “Umhhh……I’m just surprised to see him. Did Jessica come here? How did he get here?”
I was genuinely confused.
Patrick sighed, dragging a hand down his face. “She dropped him
