Chapter 69

Sarina

I couldn’t help but laugh at Maximus. So that's why he was so irritated when he saw Jason and me—because Jason is my ex-boyfriend, first love, and childhood sweetheart. On top of that, I also found out that his family is wealthy, but his parents supported me, just as mine were of him.

I remember asking my husband if my parents didn’t like him, and he said it didn’t seem that way. He mentioned that my family loves me very much and always supports whatever makes me happy.

Maximus had to leave the next day, so Chase and I were just at home. I was glad he had someone to play with—Rocel’s son, who also significantly helps with his development.

I was by the poolside, reading while watching Chase and Jerome play. Lisa asked her daughter-in-law, Rocel, for help, so I offered to watch over the kids for a while.

We had already hired a nanny for Chase, who was supposed to arrive later, according to Aries. Maximus was heading to his office with Mariano, but I knew they would also discuss Ra