Judas kiss novel Chapter 39

"Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you.." Jeanine and her husband sang for sleepy Leondre, holding a chocolate cupcake with one candle lit on top. Leo raised his head clearly confused, he rubbed his eyes.. not being fully awake. His blonde locks disheveled, he was just the cutest... Jeanine couldn't help but wonder what she had against this little angel in the first place. She finally understood, how it felt to be happy just by having the simplest things. Last night when Leo hugged her, she felt so overwhelmed. It was finally coming down to her that she had a grandson, the smartest little boy she knows. She was really proud and planned on resolving what she had started.

Andre and Adela had to be together again.

"Happy birthday Leo." Jeanine ruffled his hair before giving him a kiss on his temple, he smiled; his dimples immediately becoming visible. Ben watched his wife being affectionate, he hadn't seen her so carefree in so many years.

"Thank you." Leo smiled broadly blowing the candle, it was just a cute scene.

"I wish my mom was here but she is still mad at me." Leo sighed sadly.

"I'm sure she isn't, not anymore. How about you go have a nice bath then we can wait for your mom to pick you up?" Ben suggested.

"Alright, do you think my dad is still angry too?" Leo asked, taking a bite from his cupcake.

"Nope, Andre never gets angry for that long besides he loves you so much." Jeanine added immediately feeling a void, Andre had never been one to hold a grudge or become angry for that long. In this case he had not spoken to her in so long. He completely ignore his mother's existence, she never thought he was capable of that. Jeanine missed her son much more especially when she looked at Leondre. She thought back to when Andre was a little boy, everything had been easy and so perfect. Now he was all grown up and making his own decisions. Seeing Leondre made her think back to the beautiful life she had when both her little boys stayed at home before they left to look after themselves in this big world.

Luc was still a baby, she thought. A grown baby, he certainly didn't want to grow up and she had given up on him. Jeanine missed being a mother, she missed her family. She felt like they were much more apart now than they have ever been. Jeanine planned to apologize to her son and Adela hopefully make her come back. She was aware that what she did was not acceptable and the only way Andre would forgive her is if she brought Adela back into his arms. Her husband would also come back to her. She just wanted her family altogether. Money and power, she had all that.. she just wanted her family to be happy.

When Leondre has finished his cupcake, he rushed off to the ensuite bathroom to bath clearly excited for his day. Ben then turned to his wife.

"Jenny, I'm really glad you came around. You have no idea how happy this makes me." Ben said giving her a smile, he hadn't given her those in so long... just cold glares.

"I know I have been difficult, thanks for standing by me still. I really want Leondre and Adela to be part of our family." Jeanine replied.

"That will be a hard task but I'm willing to help where needed as long as my son is happy. He deserves that at least."

"I know... it's all my fault." Jeanine heaved a heavy sigh. "I'm really sorry, I know what I did wasn't acceptable but I want to fix all my wrongs." Jeanine apologized, Ben loved this change; it was a good change.

"We all make mistake, love." Ben said pulling her into a hug. Jeanine's heart warmed up knowing she was putting her pride aside and making things right. It felt even more genuine when her husband called her by the endearment he always used on her.

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Della was surprised when Jeanine welcomed her with a warm smile. It had never been like that... well Andre was not present so why was she pretending... ohh maybe because her husband was present.

"This is Lyle my half brother, Lyle that's Leo's grand...mom." Della wasn't sure if she should say it because it seemed Jeanine hated that word but she was shocked when Jeanine smiled broadly.

"Your half brother wow, I had not known of him before." Jeanine said opening the door widely so they can get in.

"Yeah, I just found out a week back." Lyle said in a relaxed tone. "Where is Leondre?" He asked.

"He is upstairs, you could just go talk to him and introduce yourself. I'm sure you have a lot of catching up to do.." Jeanine said leaving Della with her jaw ajar.

"Cool." Lyle said.

"Don't tell.." Della said to Lyle who nodded knowing that he shouldn't spill about the surprise party. Della felt awkward being left all alone with Jeanine.

"Oh Lyle, upstairs to your left the sixth door to your left." Jeanine directed. "Want some tea, juice, Diet Coke any refreshment?" Jeanine asked leading them towards the all white kitchen.

"I'm alright thanks. It's nine thirty and I should probably get Leo and get going.." Della said not feeling uncomfortable.

"I thought the party starts at twelve, we could catch up.." Jeanine said putting on the kettle. "Ben went for a run, his doctor said he needs to keep his high blood pressure at bay by keeping fit and eating healthy."

Della looked at Jeanine stupefied. Why was she telling her all these things, she never did that before..

"Oh alright." Della smiled, uncomfortably.