The Reunion After Seven Years

Chapter 103 To Give Him One More Chance

"The car accident happened that day because Mommy was so distracted with thoughts of you while she was driving," said Jay. All text © NôvelD(r)a'ma.Org.

Compared to children his age, Jay was a bit more perceptive to his surroundings. He would immediately notice any changes in his mother's behavior. He used to think that Kerr would be able to take care of Nicole, that was why he wanted them together.

But now, he wasn't sure if that was a good idea anymore.

"I know. All of it is my fault. I promise you that this is only temporary. I will fix this as soon as I can. I want to make your mommy happy. I don't want her to get hurt, especially not by me."

Honestly, Kerr was surprised at what Jay had told him. The little boy was truly observant. If Jay hadn't admitted all those to Kerr, then he would never have known how much he meant to Nicole.

A pang of guilt went through him as he thought about the accident. It happened because of him.

"Really?"

Jay raised his head to look at him with the most optimistic expression in his eyes. Jay decided that he would give Kerr one more chance.

Kerr looked down so that he was eye to eye with the child. He gave him a firm nod.

"Well, I guess I can give you one more chance. Please don't hurt my mommy again. I have a feeling that you are my true father, although my mommy still won't admit it," Jay told Kerr softly as if he was telling him a secret.

"Is it because you hurt my mommy seven years ago? Is that why she doesn't want you to know about me?" Jay asked curiously.

He hoped that he could at least get some clarity from Kerr about his suspicions. He wanted confirmation.

"Wait, aren't you seven years old this year?"

Kerr didn't really think about it. In fact, Nicole mentioned that Jay was already seven years old so he didn't investigate further.

If Nicole was actually the girl from seven years ago and Jay was his biological son, then Jay should be six years old this year.

"I'm only six years old. Mommy didn't tell you the truth,"

Jay confessed. From the very beginning, Nicole lied about Jay's real age. So she really tried to hide Jay's identity from Kerr.

"I need to take you to get examined. It might be a little painful but you're going to need to endure it a little bit," Kerr suddenly told Jay.

When Kerr heard Jay's revelation, he couldn't believe it. He had mixed emotions in his heart, but mostly he just felt shocked.

It seemed that Nicole lied to Kerr several times already. She lied about Jay's age and even told him that Baron was Jay's father. She kept the truth from Kerr.

This was already proof that Jay's identity must have had something to do with him.

"Okay."

Jay stretched out his hand and put it around Kerr's arm. There was no fear in his eyes; instead, there was a trace of expectation.

Satisfied with the information that Jay shared with him, Kerr gently held the boy in his arms. He decided that he wouldn't take him to get a paternity test yet. He wanted to wait until Nicole woke up; he was still worried about her.

Besides, he could already feel his connection to the child just by having him in his arms. Even if it turned out that he wasn't the father, it didn't matter. He would not let Nicole go no matter what.

Outside the ward, Jared sat quietly on a bench in the corridor. He turned on his laptop and placed it on his lap so he could watch the bidding event. Although Kerr already made it clear that he didn't care much about the result of the event, he still wanted to keep an eye on it anyway because he knew it was important to them.

"What are you doing here?"

Harley asked curiously when he saw Jared and Avery near the door of the ward. He had changed back to his casual clothes. With his skills, Harley didn't really need to get involved in minor operations like this. He did Nicole's surgery as a favor to Kerr, and he knew that Kerr wouldn't feel at ease until he did so.

"Mr. Gu and Jay are inside with Nicole,"

Avery told Harley. Curiously, she stared at Harley. She had a feeling that she had seen Harley somewhere before. She just couldn't remember where or when.

"Oh, I see. Is Jay your son?"

Even though Harley didn't pay Avery much attention, he still remembered that Avery was with the little boy earlier.

He guessed Jay was the boy's name.

"No, you're wrong. I am his mother's good friend, Avery Lin. The patient that you just operated on is his mother,"

Avery explained to Harley, her eyes still fixed on him.

"Ah, that makes sense. Jay doesn't look like you." Harley raised an eyebrow. "Is there something on my face? If you keep looking at me like that, I would think that you have a crush on me or something,"

Harley teased when he noticed how intense Avery was looking at him. He smiled gently at her and even let out a small laugh. Harley was used to being stared at ever since he was born, so he didn't feel uncomfortable with it.

A blush immediately rushed in her cheeks when he told her that but she didn't shy away from him.

"Have you ever heard of a poetic sentence, 'the first meeting with you is like the return of an old friend,' Mr. Su?"

Avery couldn't shake off the feeling that she had seen Harley somewhere before. She just couldn't pinpoint it but it was at the tip of her tongue. Avery was far from timid, she wouldn't shrink away from him just because of something he said.

When he saw that Avery wasn't fazed by his statement, Harley blinked at her in surprise. It was good that Avery wasn't weak-kneed as other girls. He had to admit that it was kind of interesting.

"I like this poem. It seems that Miss Lin and I are destined. If you're not too busy, would you like to go out for a drink with me?"

Interesting women were hard to find for Harley. So, he didn't want to miss this opportunity.

"Sure,"

Avery answered. Harley was an attractive man. His skin had a fair complexion and it looked very smooth. He had a charming smile and was an expert at making people feel comfortable.

Inside the ward

Jay looked at Kerr in confusion.

"Uncle Gu, I thought we were going to get examined?"

He just couldn't wait to find out the truth about his identity.

"I decided to wait until your mommy is awake," Kerr answered.

Kerr gently stroked Jay's hair. Even though he knew that Nicole's anesthesia would probably take a long time to wear off, he still didn't want to leave her alone. He wanted to be with her when she woke up.

"Are you sure? Mommy hid the truth from you for a very long time. Do you think she would allow the test to happen when she is awake? We have to take that examination before she wakes up,"

Jay whispered to Kerr.

Well, Jay was right. The boy was truly intelligent. Kerr held on to Jay as he stood up, making sure the boy didn't fall from his arms. He looked at the unconscious Nicole once more.