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Chapter 19 

Zack’s sob cut through the air, his small body shaking with heavy emotions

Sylvia’s heart twisted, like it had been hit hard. She looked down at the boy, his face soaked with tears, and pressed her lips tight, trying to hold back har own feelings

Zack, what’s going on? Don’t hold Syha upshe needs to get homer someone yelled as she rushed out of the school building

Joanna, just out of Zack’s parentteacher meeting, saw the scene and hurried over. She pulled Zack into her arms, her voice sharp with worry

Joanna, that horrible womanShe said she doesn’t want melZack replied

He buried his face in Joanna’s arms, crying harder, his words broken by hiccups as he let out his pain

She doesn’t want you, but I do,Joanna said gently, wiping his tears with a soft hand. Zack, your mom has a new family now, with her own daughter. Let’s leave her alone, okay?” 

Zack’s body wont stiff, his wide eyes locking on Sylvia, shock and hurt stabbing his chest like a blade

You awful womanis Joanna telling the truth?he choked out, his voice thick with pain and disbelief

Sylvia had felt a bit of sympathy for Zack moments ago, but seeing him buy into Joanna’s words, just like when he was younger, disappointment settled in her eyes

Zack, listen. We’ve had nothing to do with each other for three years, Sylvia said, taking a deep breath, her voice cold. Yes, I have a daughter. She’s my only child.” 

Zack stood frozen, staring at the distant woman in front of him

She used to swear she loved only him, fussing over his every mood, worrying if he even frowned

Now, she had another kid and called her the only one

Sylvia, look at you, making Zack cry again. You should stay away from him,Joanna said, holding Zack tightly, her eyes shooting daggers at Sylvia. She’d never let them make up

But then she noticed Sylvia had already walked off without looking back

Joanna’s annoyance spiked. Back then, Zack was Sylvia’s soft spotone tear, and Sylvia would cave

Joanna could use Zack to get under her skin, especially since Sylvia had married the man Joanna wanted most 

But now, Sylvia seemeddifferent 

Sylvia left the school and drove to a medicinal herb farm

She was working on a special medical patch, and the herbs it needed were hard to find

If the patch hit the market, demand would shoot up, so she had to plan ahead

Ruby had no clue her mom had stopped by the preschool earlier 

When the bell rang, she hurried on her little legs to the firstgrade classroomher favorite part of the day, visiting her Little Knight 

Zack sat slumped at his desk, lost in thought even as the afterschool chaos swirled around him. His mind kept replaying 

the run in with Sylvia 

You okay?a small voice piped up. Ruby’s tiny hand tugged at Zack’s arm. Are you sad?” 

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Zick looked at the sweet, big eyed girl, and some of his anger faded

It’s nothing, justsome stuff that got me down,” 

What kind of stuff? You can tell me!Ruby tilted her head, her big, shiny eyes full of worry

Zack paused, but his frustrations spilled out. It’s that awful woman, he grumbled, She doesn’t deserve to be a mom!” 

Ruby knew Zack’s mom wasn’t nice to him, but she wasn’t sure how to cheer him up

After a second, she grinned. Hey, why don’t you come over for dinner tonight? My mom’s cooking is awesomeit’ll make you feel better!” 

Zack met Ruby’s hopeful eyes and, almost without thinking, nodded

He’d show that awful woman that plenty of people cared about him, even if she didn’t

As evening rolled in, Jolie pulled up to grab Ruby from school, and Zack climbed into the car with her

Mom, Little Knight’s coming over Come out quick!Ruby burst through the front door, her voice full of excitement

Zack set his backpack neatly on the couch and sat up straight, a nervous knot in his stomach

He couldn’t help but wonder what Ruby’s mom was like. She had to be kind and awesome to raise someone as sweet as Ruby

Sylvia finished hanging a batch of freshly made medical patches in the backyard, wiped her hands, and walked into the house

Ruby, where’s he?Sylvia asked

Her eyes scanned the living room, but when they landed on the small figure on the couch, her smile vanished

She never would’ve guessed that Ruby’s beloved Little Knightwas Zack

Zack’s jaw dropped, then anger surged through him. So she was Ruby’s mom

He glanced at Ruby, a tiny spark of jealousy in his eyes, barely there. No wonder this awful woman didn’t want him; she’d given all her love to her 

She’s my mom! Introduce yourself, please?Ruby asked, tilting her head, clueless about the tension in the air

Zack clenched his teeth, his eyes reddening as he glared at Sylvia.” 

He’d caught her in the act, and he was waiting for this awful woman to explain herself

Go back to your own home,” Sylvia said, her voice cold as ice

Zack blinked, shocked. Not only did he not get an explanation, but now she was kicking him out

His nose stung, and he almost ran for the door, but his stubborn side kicked in 

I’m not here for youRuby invited me he snapped, lifting his chin

Ruby, confused, tugged at Sylvia’s shirt, her voice soft and pleading. Mom, yeah, he’s just visiting. Why are you making him leave?” 

Sylvia’s heart twisted with mixed feelings, but she couldn’t explain the messy past to her daughter 

She turned away, her face set, and headed to the kitchen. If you want to hang out with him, go ahead.” 

My mom’s making dinner. Let’s play for nowwe’ll eat soon!” 

Ruby couldn’t figure out why her mom was upset and gave up trying. She ran upstairs, grabbed her favorite toy, and hurried back down

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Chapter 19 

Zack stole a glance toward the kitchen, muttering under his breath, She tried to kick me out, but now she’s cooking for me?” 

He sniffed the air, and a sweet, familiar smell hit him. It was bear cookies

His favorite, mixed with the warm, butter scent of freshbaked bread

He hadn’t had those sice Sylvia left the Blair family 

He realized this awful woman still remembered what he liked

A smug little grin spread across 

Zack’s face

, as if the earlier tension was gone. He was sure Sylvia would start fussing over him again, just like before

With that thought, he dropped to the floor and started playing with Ruby and her toys

Ruby, washup for dinner!Sylvia called from the kitchen, her voice gentle as she finished cooking

Let’s go eat!Ruby chirped to Zack, then scampered 

d into the dining room

Zack started to follow, but Sylvia had only called Ruby’s namenot his. A flash of irritation hit him

He hung back in the living room, waiting, but Sylvia didn’t call him. Annoyed, he marched into the dining room

There were Sylvia and Ruby, eating warm, fragrant bread at the table, which had just two chairsone big one small. No spot for him

Sylvia looked up at Zack, his face dark, and said calmly, I’ve already called your dad. Wait by the doorhe’ll be here soon to pick you up.” 

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