Jade’s POV
“Mom, are you okay?” Aiden dropped his fork, having noticed how I was fondling my food.
He has always been smarter than his age, as I have said. And these are one of the days he tends to act above five.
“I’m fine.” I lied, forcing myself to eat, so Aiden wouldn’t have to be sad as well. I don’t like seeing him sad at this age; it was just too early.
“You are not, Mom.”
“I am.” I lied again.
“But you have tears on your–”
“Oh, sorry…I just had a little pepper in there.” I managed to let out a smile, picking up a clean handkerchief and wiping off the tears that were about to fall from my left eye.
“Eat your food, baby.” I patted his head, while pecking it a bit before sitting again.
“Mom,”
“Mmmm…”
“Never mind,” he replied, his hand fondling with his fork. I could tell
