Chapter Six: Who dare bully my wife

ADAM BELLA

"Dad," the little boy called again as David carried him, gently ruffling his hair.

"She’s a friend," David replied nonchalantly.

Wait, did he just call me a friend? I could feel the frustration building inside me. First, I find out he has a son, and now, in front of everyone, I’m just his friend? We’re married, for crying out loud! Couldn’t he at least keep up appearances? I smiled to myself, hatching a small plan for revenge.

"Hi, my name is Jasper Copperfield," a small voice interrupted my thoughts, accompanied by a gentle tug on my sleeve.

I looked down and saw the most adorable boy, with large gray eyes that seemed to hold the wisdom of someone far beyond his five years.

"Hello, my name is Adam Bella. I’m your dad’s... friend," I replied, throwing a glance at David, irritation bubbling up again. "How old are you?" I added, rubbing his soft hair.

"You know, your dad’s a little crazy," I whispered conspiratorially.

Jasper giggled, edging closer to me. I bent down to meet