chapter 44

Michael

I sat, in stunned silence, as I watched Jade walk out the door with my son. I still had no clue as to what had happened. Running my fingers through my hair, I opened a beer and went through our conversation.

After a couple of replays, I was still confused. I wasn't sure if Jade was mad at me because I asked Daisy to help her or if it was because I didn't ask Jade if she wanted or needed help. I figured that it was both.

I was also thoroughly confused about why she was so upset about what Mother said.

The only thing I figured I could do was to call Mother and ask her what she thought about the situation. So, I decided to make a trip home.

"Honey, I'm surprised to see you here," Mom exclaimed when I dropped a kiss on her cheek. "Is everything okay?"

"No, but I'm not sure why," I told her.

"What's wrong?" she asked in concern, cupping my cheek with her hand.

"So, you know how I asked Daisy to help Jade with her business plan?"

"Yes," she replied slowly, wondering where I