The Price of Sincerity

Jaxon was raised by the Caldwell family, after all. Even though Preston didn't say the last part out loud, Jaxon got what he meant.

It hit him hard, like the strength drained right out of him. He let go of Preston's arm. They'd grown up together. And since Jaxon was an only child, Preston had always treated him like a real little brother.

Seeing Jaxon like this hurt him, too. He was about to say s