Chapter 260 The Victim Act

"It's okay, Kaelen. I'm not gonna leave you behind." Declan reached out and drew the boy into his arms.

Kaelen immediately snuggled close against his chest and whispered warmly, "Daddy."

"Declan!"

He looked up to see Vanessa standing nearby. Her eyes were red-rimmed—she'd clearly been crying. The stubborn way she fought to keep from crying didn't escape Declan's notice.

"Vanessa." He didn't know w