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Chelsea wondered what Jagger had explained to them about the outcome. Did they know he retained some rights? “The judgeawarded joint custody.”
“Joint?” Mrs. Stanton’s gaze went to Jagger. “You said she won.”
Jagger whirled on them all. “Kaden is staying with me.”
“What’s going on?” Kaden stood at the top of the stairs, his eyes wide and fearful.
“It’s okay, Kaden.” Chelsea tried to reassure him, even though the situation was dire.
“Come on, Big K. We’re going on an adventure.”
Kaden descended the stairs, looking at each person in turn as if he knew something was up.
“Jagger, don’t do this. You’ll lose him for sure.” Chelsea pleaded again.
“Get in the car, Kaden.”
Once Kaden trotted out the door, Jagger turned to her. “Last chance. You coming?”
“Jagger.”
He shook his head and then rushed out the door.
“You have to stop him.” Everyone chanted at once.
“How?” Chelsea looked to Mrs. Stanton for help, but she only shook her head.
“He’ll be calling Alexis to liquidate funds,” Grayson said.
“Will she do it?”
“Yes. She won’t want to, but she will.” Mrs. Stanton then covered her mouth to stifle a cry.
“Even so, once it’s known he’s gone, he’ll be running from the law.” Chelsea bit her lip. She understood his pain and how it was driving him to break the law. But she had no idea how to help him see reason.
Miss Z pressed a hand to her chest.
“There must be something that can be done.” For the first time since she’d met him, Grayson’s voice shook with emotion.
Chelsea took a deep breath. “There’s onething. You won’t like it.”
“Will it keep him out of jail?” Mrs. Stanton asked.
“If it works.”
“Do it.” All three said in unison.
Chelsea pulled her cell phone from her purse and dialed. “Hello, Mitch.”
“That’s the police.” Grayson expression showed panic.
Chelsea nodded, hoping that Grayson and the others understood that Mitch was probably their last hope for stopping Jagger from making the biggest mistake of his life.
Jagger pulledthe SUV into long-term parking at the local county airport. The pilot had said the plane would be ready within the hour. By dinner, he and Kaden would be in New York. After getting as much money and assets as he could carry, he and Kaden would be flying out of the country. Where, he still hadn’t decided. Some place that was easy to get lost in, yet still allowed for a semblance of normal family life.
He pushed away the disappointment that Chelsea hadn’t come with him. All those weeks he’d thought there’d been something more between them, he’d been wrong. He’d been ready to make her a part of his life but she didn’t even think twice before telling him she wouldn’t go with them. He mentally kicked himself for forgetting that he wasn’t a man women loved, at least not in the long run.
Jagger exited the car, when a police SUV pulled up behind him, blocking his vehicle. Mitch. Jagger knew in an instant Chelsea had called him. His disappointment turned to rage. He hadn’t anticipated she’d betray him by calling the police.
