A child in exchange for his forgiveness

At sharp six o'clock on Wednesday, Jackson was ready to go for his morning jog. He hates to wake up early, especially in the middle of the week. But Jackson felt like his home was the last place he wanted to be, and a quick run would help clear his mind.

Jennie had been lying in bed awake the entire morning. She had been experiencing sleepless nights for five days now. Jackson had not interacted with her from Saturday to Tuesday, and now it was Wednesday. Jennie knew today wouldn't be any different. She heard the guest room door open, then shut. Jennie was hoping to hear a knock on her door, but when she overheard the front door slam, her desires shattered.

The light from the window shone into the room, and the wind blew the curtain open. Jennie put her bare feet on the cold floor and walked toward the window. When she looked outside, her heart ached as she watched Jackson smile with their neighbor before running toward the west wing of thei