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    Jasper cried until his sobs faded, sniffled a few times, and then broke into giggles, his mood liftingpletely.


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    He was still very young and didn''tprehend how hurt Shane might have been by Wade''s actions. All he knew was that he had fallen into the pool on his own. "Mommy, I fell in by myself...


    He told his mother it was his own mistake, not Shane''s.


    The nanny stood awkwardly, uncertain. "Maybe I was mistaken... I think Mr. Shane was trying to help Mr. Jasper."


    Kelly furrowed her brow and looked at the nanny. "If you didn''t see clearly, don''t say things like that again." The nanny quickly lowered her head, clearly embarrassed.


    Wade sighed, guilt washing over him. At that moment, however, his unconscious bias-whether intentional or not-became clear. He had, without realizing, shown a preference, treating one child differently from the other.


    After a long silence, he finally met Kelly''s gaze. "Are you nning to take Jasper with you?"


    Kelly shook her head. "Zev''s busy with work, and since you seem to have a lot of time on your hands and enjoy the children''spany, I thought it would be good for Jasper to stay with you for a while."


    Wade let out a sigh of relief.


    Kelly then turned her attention to Shane. "That way, Shane will have someone to keep himpany."


    Shane, who had been tense, visibly rxed. Children may not understand theplexities of adult rtionships, but they certainly recognize loneliness. He just wanted someone to y with him. Jasper might be goofy, but his cheerful attitude always made Shane feel better. Jasper always told him what a great big brother he was.


    "Shane is your responsibility, and you said you wanted Jasper around. Just make sure you treat them equally," Zev reminded Wade firmly.


    Wade understood, but the truth was, parents are only human. Even with the best intentions, treating all children equally is impossible, even when they are your own. Inevitably, one child will always seem to get a bit more attention, a little more affection.


    Kelly couldn''t help but worry as she watched Shane.


    With the Lynches involved, and this child being so sensitive and perceptive, she couldn''t help but wonder how he would turn out. Would his strong personality remain intact as he grew, or would the weight of his circumstances shape him into someone different?


    Children whock love from their families tend to crave it more intensely.


    And when they can''t find it, they can easily be bitter and closed off.


    Kelly had considered trying to gain custody of Shane, making him legally her child. But she was aware of the risks. If she became his guardian, it would have serious consequences for her biological son.


    People always act in their own self-interest ... it''s just natural.


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    As Kelly had said, unless rissa were dead, her good intentions could still end up causing trouble for Jasper.


    The Lynches might go to any lengths to get rid of Jasper and make Shane their sole heir.


    All these potential threats made Kelly hesitant to take such a step.


    "Daddy...


    "Shane clung to Zev, his voice barely audible. "Will Jasper always stay with me?"


    He was afraid that Jasper might leave him. More than that, he feared losing his father again, just like before. He didn''t fully understand who he truly belonged to, but everyone kept telling him that Zev was his father.


    Zev held him tightly, reassuring him, "Yes, Jasper will stay with you as you both grow up. And I will, too."


    "Does Mommy not want me anymore?" Shane''s voice trembled.


    "Mommy wants you, Shane," Jasper chimed in, raising his little hands, wanting to be held by his father as


    well.


    Zev lifted Jasper with one arm, while Shane sat beside him on the bench, both children leaning against him.


    Shane rested his head on Zev''s shoulder, looking over at Jasper, who was doing the same on the other side. "Can you really share your mommy with me?"


    Jasper nodded, smiling innocently as he gently patted Shane''s cheek. "I like you." Kelly stood there, watching the three of them with a bittersweet smile. Three little ones...


    Even with all his strength, Zev is just as much a child when ites to them.


    "Mr. Zev, Mr. Wade ... Ms. rissa has arrived," the butler approached, speaking softly.


    He had hesitated to announce her arrival-after all, the atmosphere was so warm and peaceful. But rissa had refused to leave, standing outside with no intention of going anywhere. Eventually, he had no choice but to inform them.


    When Kelly and Zev heard rissa was here, their faces immediately darkened. Her presence was a definite mood killer.


    "What''s she here for?" Zev asked, clearly frustrated.


    "She said she''s here to bring Mr. Shane some clothes and toys," the butler exined quietly.


    "Let her in," Wade said, his tone resigned.


    Shane was the result of his mistakes, and so, he


    always soft when it came to rissa.


    Just as rissa had imed, having Shane had been her card to hold over Wade''s heart.


    "Shane," rissa called out as she entered, carrying arge bag filled with clothes and toys. These were items that Shane had used or worn in the past.


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    It was clear that rissa was trying to show she hadpletely given up on the child. She hoped to make Wade feel guilty enough to quickly prepare a will that would grant Shane a respectable public identity.


    "Shane...e to Mommy," rissa called again, but Shane, terrified, clung tightly to Zev.


    He feared that his mother no longer wanted him, and even more so, that she might try to take him away.


    Zev raised his hand protectively, his expression darkening. "If you don''t want him, stop pretending. Put down the stuff and leave."


    rissa looked at Wade. "Wade, no matter what this child''s situation is, I can''t keep him anymore. You insisted I have him, so now you need to take responsibility for him."


    rissa''s words were a deration spoken in front of the child, telling him she no longer wanted him.


    Shane''s eyes filled with tears. He wasn''t naive-he understood.


    He clung to Zev even tighter, his heart breaking as the fear settled in that one day, everyone would abandon


    him.


    His great-grandfather, his mother ... even his father.


    Would the whole world eventually turn its back on him?


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