After I Stopped Loving Him (Isabella and Ethan) novel Chapter 376

Deborah handed the bag to Jackson, then reached out for a hug.

Jackson stepped back, cleared his throat, and gave her a look. He nodded his head toward Jordan, who was right there in the room.

“Jackson, are you okay?” she asked, ignoring his warning. “Did you catch a cold? I told you not to set the air conditioning so low, but you insisted on sixty-five degrees. I nearly froze to death. Now look at you, coughing already. You should see a doctor. And what’s with your eyes? Are you twitching?”

Jackson brushed away her hand before she could touch his face. He leaned in and whispered, “Jordan’s here.”

Deborah froze for a second, then quickly backed off. She turned and saw Jordan standing by the kitchenette, holding a glass of water. It was obvious he’d brought it for Jackson.

“Oh, Jordan, I didn’t see you there.” She gave an awkward little laugh.

She set the coffee and pastries on Jackson’s desk, then walked right over to Jordan and took the glass from him. Without hesitating, she took a sip, then brought it to Jackson.

“Here, Jackson. I drank it first. It’s just water, nothing weird. And if there was anything in it, I’d be the first to go.”

The room went tense. Jordan silently let out a breath, glad he hadn’t done anything to the drink. Jackson’s face clouded over, clearly annoyed by Deborah’s comment.

“Jordan, watch your mouth.” Jackson’s voice was sharp. “She’s your brother’s mother, not what you’re calling her. Our personal business isn’t for you to comment on. Go back to work.”

Jordan let out a cold laugh. “She knew you were married, Dad. She knew you had a family, and she still went after you. She broke up your marriage with Cynthia. She’s the other woman, and she’s not even ashamed about it. She’s lower than low.”

“Jackson...” Deborah’s voice trembled as she put on a hurt expression.

She looked at Jordan, her eyes wide and watery. “Jordan, you don’t understand. Your father was drunk that night. I tried to stop him. I never wanted any of this. I’ve suffered so much.”