Chapter 96

• Jason smiled, feeling a wave of gratitude for his mother’s unwavering support. " Thanks, Mom. I appreciate that. "
• They sat in comfortable silence for a few moments, the weight of their conversation lingering in the air. Jason’s mind was already racing, thinking ahead to his conversation with Lucy and the inevitable confrontation with Alessa. It wasn’t going to be easy, but then again, nothing worth having ever was.
• After a while, Dianne reached over and placed a hand on her son’s. " Jason, one more thing. "