The Ex-Wife He Can’t Have novel Chapter 134

Even if her colleagues kept their mouths shut, she would still feel guilty. Especially with a massive new project launching in the second half of the year, the workload was only going to intensify. She simply couldn't bring herself to ask for the time off.

If she absolutely had to take those ten days, she might as well just resign.

After mulling it over, Jillian could only gently try to comfort him. "Mom still has to go to work. I can't be with you every second of the day like I used to."

Connor immediately jutted out his lip, the bright spark in his eyes dimming into pure grievance. "Do you not love me anymore, Mom? You spend less and less time with me now."

"That's because you're growing up," Jillian explained patiently. "Everyone has their own life and responsibilities. I can't revolve around you forever. I have my own career and goals now."

"You just don't love me! Otherwise, how did you have time to take care of that little mute girl?"

Before she could respond, Connor spun around, stomped up the stairs, and slammed his bedroom door shut, locking himself inside.

Jillian stared at the closed door, an indescribable wave of bitterness rising in her throat.

She had only looked after Stella for a few days, yet Connor held onto it like a grudge.

He brought it up constantly, treating it like some unforgivable sin on Jillian's part.

And yet, Connor never once blamed Killian for his perpetual absence.

She waited a while, figuring his temper had mostly burned out, before quietly pushing open his bedroom door.

Connor was hunched over his desk, drawing. Hearing her come in, he let out a dramatic huff to show he was still furious, refusing to turn around.

Jillian offered a soft smile. "Are you still mad?"

Connor remained stubbornly silent.

"Con, I only just started working, and you're already blaming me for not spending time with you. Why don't you ever blame your dad?"

"You just don't love me! You'd rather care about that little mute!"

Jillian paused, defeated.

Reversing her son's prejudice wasn't something that could be fixed with a few words. Not wanting to escalate an argument while he was in such a foul mood, she chose to back down first.

The night before the summer camp departure, Jillian finished packing all of Connor's supplies.

In reality, the school's international camp program was highly reputable, with world-class security measures in place. There was truly nothing to worry about.

On top of that, Killian had arranged for staff from Quincy Tech's overseas branch to tail the group, ensuring Connor was pampered and protected around the clock.

Jillian constantly reassured herself that her son would be perfectly safe. If other kids could handle this kind of trip, her son could too.