Chapter: 1452

It would have been better if his mother had avoided seeing the two children.

Bethany's eyes softened with understanding. It was clear to her that Jonathan had made up his mind. The decision now rested solely on him.

“Go ahead," she said with a gentle nod. “I'll be waiting at home. Call me if you need anything."

"Okay," Jonathan replied, his frown easing slightly. The weight of his dilemma had visibly lifted, if only a little.

He didn't want Bethany to compromise for him. Nor could he really ignore his mother's seriously illness.