Fall For My Ex's Mafia Father novel Chapter 319

“Hey, kid.”

I open my eyes when I hear Daniel’s soft voice behind me. Slowly I turn and look at him.

“You all right?”

I don’t answer his question. Instead, I keep my face impassive, forcing myself to move on, wanting desperately to do something. So, I act. “Call the lawyer,” I say, pulling myself up straight with an effort and uncrossing my arms.

“What?” he asks, confused.

“Ivan said Kent’s bail – or lack thereof - has been determined,” I explain, looking at him seriously. “Maybe Jerome’s has too. We can at least do that.”

“Fay,” Daniel says, turning his head the side, his face dropping with sorrow. “We don’t need to do that now – we can –“

“We need to do something now, Daniel,” I snap, looking at him a little desperately. “Or else I’m going to go insane. Okay? So – can you please just go call the lawyers?”

Slowly, Daniel nods to me, agreeing. “What are you going to do?”

“I’m going to get changed,” I murmur, looking down at the pink pajamas Janeen brought me from our old house. I just feel too…silly, and sweet, and girly in them. I need to feel…

Well, if I’m going to take charge, and do something? I need to feel like a boss.

Without another word, I walk away to my room and close the door behind me, wanting to be alone.

About half an hour later, Janeen, Daniel and I are again gathered on the back deck. I’m showered and dressed more somberly now – though by no means formally – in jeans and a black top. I make a mental note to order some serious clothes online and get them rushed to the house.

My dad watches us anxiously from the kitchen, but he again lets us have our space. Janeen stares down at the table now, worried, and I wonder if she’s starting to take this seriously. But I don’t have time to wonder too much before Daniel walks over to us, hanging up his phone and tossing it onto the table.

“Well?” Janeen asks, looking up at him. “What’s the deal with your boy, Jeremy?”

“Jerome,” Daniel corrects passively. “He’s got a bail of 25k.”