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“I’ll get right on it.”
After that call, Jagger hung up, although he considered calling his father. It wouldn’t do any good. Tipping off his father that he knew he was paying Tanya’s legal fees could backfire if there was any way to use it against Tanya in court. Jagger had always known his father was a greedy bastard, but he hadn’t known just how far he’d go to get what he wanted. His father hated Tanya and Kaden, and here he was helping her to get custody. How the hell did he even know she’d filed? Maybe Tanya had gone to New York first and Colin saw an opportunity in her effort to get Kaden back. A little thing like a legal document wouldn’t stop Colin from trying to get Kaden’s money. Wasn’t that what he’d told him at Marlene’s party?
Jagger laughed at his father’s idiocy. If he continued to spend money on legal fees to get Kaden’s money or fight G.W.’s will, he’d spend more than he’d get. But that was his father; always wanting what he couldn’t have just to spite people.
Chapter 16
Chelsea put a hand on Jagger’s shoulder as he sat down with Kaden at the breakfast table the next morning. He’d worried himself all night about how to tell Kaden about his mom. It broke her heart. While parts of her believed Tanya deserved a second chance if she’d really gotten her life on track, she could see and feel Jagger’s agony over the thought of losing Kaden. He’d been in Kaden’s life since day one, and it would be a tragedy for the court to dismiss that simply because he wasn’t Kaden’s birth parent. She wished she could wipe away his pain and worry.
“Chelsea and I have something we need to talk to you about.”
“Are you having a baby?”
Chelsea gaped.
“No.”
“’Cause Matthew said his mom and dad are having a baby.”
“I’m happy for them, but this is something else. Remember whenyou asked about your mom?”
“Yes. You said she couldn’t take care of me because she was sick.”
“That’s right.” Jagger paused.
Chelsea squeezed his shoulder for reassurance. “She’s gotten better, and she’d like to see you.”
Kaden’s brows drew together. “Do I have to live with her?”
Jagger stiffened. “This would be a visit, like when you spend the day with your friends.”
Kaden shrugged. “Okay.”
Jagger turned back to Chelsea, his eyes seeking guidance.
She shrugged. At five, Kaden had a limited ability to understand the scope of life.
Jagger turned back to him. “The first visit is today.”
“Will you go with me?” Again, worry tinged Kaden’s voice.
“Chelsea and I will take you. There will be some other people and your mom.”
“You’ll be there too?”
Jagger looked down and Chelsea knew he hated the idea that he couldn’t stay with him during the visit. That Kaden would likely be apprehensive about being with people he didn’t know.
“When you see your mom, Jagger and I can’t be there.”
“Why not?”
Jagger took Kaden’s hands in his. “I wish I could be, buddy, but this is time for you to get to know your mom again. It will be okay, I promise.”
Kaden looked from Jagger to Chelsea. “What if I don’t want to go?”
“We don’t have a choice. I’m sorry.”
“I bet they’ll have toys there. Your mom is probably so excited to see you. To see what a great, fun kid you are.” Chelsea hoped to reassure Kaden.
