Chapter 169

Talia’s POV

Talia stepped between Jared and the cribs instinctively, her body blocking his view of Nathaniel and Madeline even though they were too young to understand what was happening.

“Get out,” she said, keeping her voice low. “You have no right to be here.”

“I have every right. I’m their grandfather.” Jared tried to move around her but Talia shifted to block him again. “Talia, please. I just