Chapter 25
Marcus’ pov
Maddie has been spending a lot of time with Jaylah. Jaylah seemed so much happier lately. I didn’t realize how not having a mother affected her so much. I tried my best to be enough for her, but I worked a lot and wasn’t always around.
I want her to know all about the amazing woman her mother was. She gave her life to have Jaylah. She would be proud of the little girl Jaylah has become. I found myself wondering what she would think of Maddie. Would she want me to move on?
I felt like I was betraying her every time I looked at Maddie. I know she would have wanted me to be happy. I just don’t know if I could allow myself to be with another woman. Maddie is amazing with Jaylah, but that’s all she is. That’s all I can allow her to ever be.
She is Jaylah’s teacher
