Chapter 2

I froze but soon relaxed. "Oh, it's nothing. You always say I don't do a good job planning the parties. I think Alfred will do better than me."

Alfred looked upset, probably sensing that I wanted to leave. He could see that the mother Jasper had painted was not me, my family was neglecting me, and even how I had not defended myself today. After all, those who had chosen to leave would always do so quietly—just like me today.

However, Felix, my own husband, seemed to notice nothing. "You can't even plan a party well. You should learn from Maeve in the future."

I lied that I was tired and went back to my room to rest, but I was actually packing my luggage. There were still 48 hours before I left.

Through the window, I saw Felix competing with Maeve in target shooting. Jasper kept cheering Maeve on. Seeing Maeve falling behind, Felix deliberately missed a shot. They interacted closely, just like a family of three, while I was the extra.

During the last shot, Maeve's aim suddenly went off and the bullet shot toward me.

Everyone exclaimed in surprise while Felix nervously ran toward me.

I was so startled that I froze on the spot and did not dodge. Fortunately, the bullet was blocked by bulletproof glass and did not hurt me.

Jasper's first reaction was to ask, "Ms. Leighton, are you okay? Did it scare you?"

I felt like I was going to lose my mind. It was Maeve who shot at me, but Jasper did not care about my life or death at all.

Everyone breathed a sigh of relief for my luck, but I noticed Maeve's resentful and regretful expression. I turned and left, ignoring her.

Felix angrily came upstairs to find me. "Naomi, can't you hide when you see a bullet? When will you be able to react as quickly as Maeve? You're the wife of a mafia leader. I don't need someone so scared that she freezes when she sees a bullet!"

As expected, he did not need me either.

"Sorry, I won't do it again."

I would not, because I would be leaving, and the mafia's dangerous life would have nothing to do with me from then on.

The party lasted all night.

The next day, I spent the whole day cleaning with the maids.

Maeve had gotten drunk last night and was now asleep with Jasper by her side. They were so intimate that they looked like mother and son.

Jasper used to be clingy to me, always wanting to sleep with me. He said that I smelled good and that it put him at ease. Felix seemed to love me very much at that time too. He would get angry every time Jasper took all my attention.

Memories of the past came to my mind, and I could not help but feel soft-hearted toward Jasper. I was his mother, and I was willing to be a good mother before I left.

When I went to carry him back to his room, he suddenly opened his eyes and glared at me. "Leave me alone. I want to sleep with Ms. Leighton. She smells good, and it relaxes me."

I was so heartbroken that I could not speak. I could only comfort myself.

It was alright. He had found a new mother and would not cry or be upset after I left. He would even be happy.

When Maeve was about to leave, Jasper was reluctant to let her go. He even sent her from the hall to the yard and then to the intersection outside.

I suddenly wondered how he would react if I left. I muttered, "Jasper, will you be sad if I leave?"

He rolled his eyes and continued playing his video games. "Why would I be sad? I couldn't be happier. No one will care if I eat ten hamburgers a day. I can stay up playing video games all night if I want to. I don't have to practice swimming and rock climbing every day either. And I can sleep in every day!"

My smile froze. It was good that he would not be upset. This way, I could leave without worry.