Feel the Way You Feel, My Love

Chapter 9

Jasmine took Connor’s words at face value. Ultimately, he was still a young boy, and there was no way he would try to trick her.

Right?

“Yeah, I’m not angry. I’m good friends with your Mommy. Is she around? Where is she?” Jasmine crouched down so she could be on eye level with Connor.

“Mommy didn’t come with us.” Connor was no fool. He did not believe this woman was his mother’s best friend at all.

Upon hearing that Natalie was not around, Jasmine knew this was her chance.

“Then, did you come here with your Daddy?” As she spoke, she reached out to stroke his head. At the same time, she thought of using that opportunity to pluck his hair for a DNA test.

Yet, the moment her hand came close to him, he instantly backed away warily.

For a moment, Jasmine’s hand hovered in mid-air before she let it drop.

From the gleam in her eyes, Connor could tell she was planning something. Hence, he played along, “Yeah, I’m here with Daddy.”

Earlier, Jasmine had meant to test the waters with that question about his father. She did not expect he would answer in the affirmative, though.

 

Was my suspicion wrong?

to contain her impatience any longer, she pressed, “What’s your Daddy’s name?

right that instant. Maybe… Just

How could you not know who my Daddy is?” He tilted his head to the side

lips froze. After a few seconds of hesitation, she fibbed, “Oh, I

attempt as she lied because

led him to believe she knew

had already been here a little too long. At this point, his mother was probably

then, an idea occurred to him, and he stated, “My Daddy is right outside. Let me bring him in here and

did not wait for Jasmine to give a

that spot for two whole minutes. When Connor still did not return, she headed outside and looked around. There were a lot of people

confusion, her gaze moved down to stare

tricked by a child! Ugh… That

mother would

corner, he

sorry, mister!” Connor raised his head and apologized to the person in front of

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