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After I Stopped Loving Him (Isabella and Ethan) novel Chapter 841

She said to Jackson, “Dad, Jordan’s been crazy busy lately. He looks exhausted. I’m bringing him some soup to help him out.”

“I’ll eat with him, so you and Deborah just go ahead,” Jackson replied.

“Why not eat first and take it to him after? It’s not like he doesn’t have food. He can eat in the cafeteria at work or grab something at a restaurant.”

“I’m not hungry. I want to eat with Jordan.”

“Alright then. Don’t drive yourself. Let the driver take you.”

“I know, Dad. I’m heading out.”

Natalie picked up the two insulated lunchboxes and left. As soon as she was gone, Deborah shook her head. “Her cousin comes all the way over and she doesn’t even invite him to dinner. Honestly, does she have any manners?”

“She’s just going to the office to eat with Jordan so she doesn’t have to see us. From the minute we walked in, Jordan and Natalie have been giving us nothing but attitude.”

Deborah hooked her arm around Jackson’s. “Jackson, thank goodness you’re here to protect us. Otherwise, Jordan and Natalie would make our lives miserable.”

“Cynthia is older than them, and they still bullied her all the time. You really think she wanted to divorce you just because I came into the picture? The truth is, Jordan and Natalie treated her so badly she couldn’t take it anymore.”

Jackson didn’t say a word.

He knew how Jordan and Natalie treated Cynthia. But Jordan was his son, so of course he always took his side. If Cynthia ever mentioned it, he’d just tell her not to take things personally with the kids.

He turned to Deborah. “Don’t worry, Deborah. As long as I’m here, I won’t let anyone bully you or Kevin.”

“You’re still new to all this, so just try to keep things calm. Don’t pick fights with Jordan and Natalie. After the wedding, if things still don’t work out, I’ll ask them to move out.”

“Jordan’s got more than enough properties, and so does Natalie. They’ve got plenty of places to go.”

Deborah leaned her head on his shoulder. “Jackson, I knew I could trust you. With you here, Kevin and I don’t have to worry about anyone pushing us around.”

“You have to live a long, healthy life, okay? That’s the only way we’ll really be able to enjoy ourselves.”

“And remember, if I’m not home and you come back for dinner, be careful. Most of the staff here are Natalie’s people. Who knows what they might try.”

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