Chapter 484 A Change Of Heart (Part One) (1/2)

Standing at the window on the second floor of the villa, Mond watched Cherry and Jackson below as the two leaned against the car, and stared up at the glittering stars filling the night sky. The beautiful scene of the perfect love they shared felt like an unattainable fantasy, one he would never have.

Mond stretched out his arm and slowly pulled the curtain back down into place, and then went and sat glumly on the bed. He had seen her smiling and laughing easily, which was a rarity, and he realized only Jackson could put her at ease, and feel happy enough to evoke those responses.

The next morning Mond saw Cherry and Joe sitting at the dining room table eating breakfast when he went downstairs.

When Jean came out of the kitchen carrying a bowl of porridge, she placed it in front of Joe and looked up as Mond was descending the stairs.

”Good morning, Mond, ” Jean said smiling at him, ”Come join us for breakfast.”

Cherry turned in her seat and looked at Mond greeting him softly, ”Good morning Mond.”

Mond sat in his usual seat at the table.

Joe piped up greeting him politely, ”Good morning Uncle Mond.”

”Good morning Joe, ” replied Mond doing his best to sound light and cheerful. He didn't want to scowl at Joe. Mond didn't actually dislike the boy, who was cute and lovely after all.

”Joe, eat your breakfast and Aunt Jean will drive you to school after, ” said Cherry as she leaned in closer to Joe.

”Okay Mommy, ” replied Joe smiling.

Out of the blue, Mond offered, ”I will drive him to school that way your sister can stay with you.”