The Ex-Wife He Can’t Have novel Chapter 518

"Are you excited for the holidays?" Jillian asked with a warm smile.

"Yeah!" Connor beamed, leaning affectionately against her side.

Boys his age were usually too embarrassed to openly cuddle, but he clearly missed his mom and awkwardly pressed himself against her to show it.

Jillian naturally wrapped an arm around him. "You'll come stay at my place for a few days. Judith and Lydia have been missing you like crazy."

"Okay! I'll go pack my bags right now."

Jillian nodded. She watched him run off, keeping her eyes fixed on his small frame until he vanished around the corner of the corridor.

The moment she looked back, she collided with a pair of dark, bottomless eyes.

It had been a while since she last saw him. Killian looked slightly leaner, but his eyes were as cold and piercing as ever. They felt like a freezing abyss, radiating a chill that demanded everyone keep their distance.

Jillian immediately averted her gaze and offered a polite nod in greeting.

Since it was the holidays, Killian was dressed down. He wore a camel-colored knit sweater paired with dark slacks and comfortable house slippers.

Even in casual loungewear, his tall, broad-shouldered frame commanded attention. He exuded an effortless, expensive elegance, looking like he'd stepped straight out of a high-end editorial spread.

Killian slowly walked toward her. Jillian felt a prickle of discomfort, instinctively wishing he would just walk away, but he showed no sign of leaving.

He sat on the sofa opposite her, resting his elbows on his knees, his legs casually spread apart. He just sat there, silently staring at her. His gaze carried an intense, suffocating pressure that made her instantly tense up.

"Mr. Quincy," Jillian broke the silence, offering a detached, polite smile.

Killian slowly withdrew his gaze and got straight to the point. "How long do you plan on keeping Connor at your place?"

Jillian had no desire to argue. She kept her tone mild. "Just three to five days."

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