Chapter 145 – Miranda Jones

Emmett sat in his office; debating how he should proceed. Now Richard was awake; although still in the hospital, he could relax a bit. He didn’t know what to do in regards to Jonathon and Zachary being around Paul. “What are you thinking about?” Lester asks him from the sofa. Emmett glances up at him; “You are conflicted about something” he adds, pursing his lips at his friend.

“Paul” Emmett answers with a sigh.

“Say no more” Lester chuckles, holding his hands up in front of him. “I don’t need to know what the sperm donor did this time.”

“Jonathon said Paul almost laid into him” Emmett explains as Lester raises his eyebrow. “He didn’t because Cheryl walked into the room. If she hadn’t; who knows what would have happened.”

“And you want to do something about it?” Lester questions, letting out the breath he was holding.

“Cheryl is a good mother” Emmett states, letting out his own breath. “I’m worried for Jon and Zach because she will turn a blind eye regarding Paul and his discipline. I