Jarrod, on the brink of turning away, halted at the sound, delivering a cold declaration, Your custody now belongs to me. Henceforth, Vicki assumes the role of your mother. Keep that in mind.
Upon hearing this, Vickis heart soared with joy. Her efforts hadnt been futile, after all.
Inducing illness in Austin and then seemingly tending to him throughout the night had proven advantageous, earning her favor.
No! I dont want that! Austin shouted. I have my own mother. I dont want anyone else to replace her. Youre a wicked person!
Austin abruptly leaped from the bed and sprinted toward Jarrod, pummeling Jarrod with his small fists as he exclaimed, You cruel man, give me back my mother! Give her back
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Jarrod silently departed.
Alec, compelled by necessity, urged, Austin, speaking to your father in such a manner is unacceptable.
He isnt! Austin vehemently exclaimed. Hes not! In my heart, Roscoe is my father!
Jarrod halted, his gaze piercing, as he uttered, What did you just say?
I said Roscoe is my father, my only father.
Jarrod seized Austins collar, his eyes ablaze with fury. Silence! I am your damn father, and I will remain so for the entirety of your life!
As a mere child, how could Austin endure Jarrods wrathful demeanor?
Tears streamed down his face instantly. Nevertheless, he persisted, No Youre not
Jarrod seized Austins collar from behind and swiftly elevated him to a considerable height.
Austin, gripped by a fear of heights and a sense of suffocation, quickly began to turn purple in the face.
Jarrod! Vickis outcry reverberated, jolting Jarrod back to his senses.
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She swiftly snatched Austin away, enfolding him tightly against her bosom, lamenting, Jarrod, the child is innocent. Restrain your anger, and refrain from such actions, lest he be haunted by nightmares.
Austins coughing persisted as he remained ensconced in Vickis embrace.
Jarrod belatedly comprehended the runaway nature of his emotions.
This incident occurred in the presence of his own son. Observing Austins fearful gaze, he realized the extent to which his anger had terrified him.
The phrase Im sorry lingered on Jarrods tongue countless times, yet he couldnt bring himself to utter it. His fury still simmered from Austins claim about Roscoe being his father.
You look after him, Jarrod directed Vicki. He dreaded the resurgence of his emotional turmoil. The mere mention of Roscoe by either of Austin and Nicole threatened to unravel him entirely.
Plus, Vickis earlier maternal instinct had stirred something within Jarrod. In comparison, Vicki seemed infinitely more dependable.
Leaving Austin in her capable hands, with Vickis intelligence and her commitment to his happiness, she surely possessed the ability to provide excellent care for Austin. Besides, it was only temporary.