Chapter 183: Lost Love

Ivy's POV

“Can I go back to my room now?”

I look down at Jason in shock, surprised to see that he’s walked up to me. He tucks his hand in mine and looks around for a moment before deciding there’s nothing to be worried about. The boy yawns widely, then rubs his eyes.

“I’m sleepy,” he mutters.

I smile weakly, trying to shake myself from the terrible tangle of thoughts clawing their way around my brain. None of this is Jason’s fault–a child shouldn’t have to deal with the emotional burden of my problems.

“Of course,” I tell him gently. “Let’s get you to bed now.”

I lead Jason to his room. When I open the door, it’s neater and tidier than most young boy’s rooms would be–clearly, the maids have been doing their work well.

Good.

I hope Jason doesn’t forgive any of them until he feels truly ready.

“What do you do to get ready for bed?” I ask Jason as he takes his shoes off.

“Pajamas, toothbrush, goodnight,” he replies, rushing over to the clothes laid out on his bed.

I lean in the