25 BONUS Chapter 19 With that thought in mind , Sharon asked , " Mr. Cooper , what exactly would I need to do ? " Xavier smiled , clearly satisfied . " My work keeps me busy . I rarely have time for him . Miss ... " He paused , then asked , " What's your name ? " " Sharon . " " Sharon , " he continued , " the job is simple . If he stays with you , just take him to and from school , make meals , and be with him during his downtime . That's all . " Of course , if you want to take him to an amusement park , summer camp , or travel elsewhere , that's fine too - totally up to you . Those expenses will be reimbursed separately . " Wendy looked on , eyes practically glowing green with envy . Paid vacations ? Was that even a real thing ? Sharon's gaze flickered . " He ... has to live with me ? " Xavier raised an eyebrow . " Why ? Were you planning to move in with me instead ? Not that I'd mind , but with someone as young as you , I'd worry your husband or boyfriend might get the wrong idea . " Until he mentioned it , Sharon hadn't even thought of that . They didn't look too far apart in age , and moving into Xavier's place ... yeah , people would talk . Not to mention , his wife probably wouldn't be thrilled about another woman living under the same roof as her husband . ( 1 ) She hesitated , then asked , " Does Matty's mother agree to this ? " Xavier was silent for a few seconds . " His mother passed away . " Sharon quickly apologized , " I'm sorry . " " It's fine , " Xavier said lightly . " It's been years . " She looked down , her gaze softening when it shifted to Matty . There was a tenderness there now . A quiet kind of empathy . She nodded . " Aren't you worried that if I take him home , I might mistreat him ? " His voice dropped - low , rich , but laced with unmistakable arrogance . " My son ? I'm Xavier Cooper . Who would dare lay a hand on my son ? " Fair point . Xavier didn't exactly give off the vibe of a regular man . You'd have to be insane to mess with someone like his kid . And honestly , if he was trusting her to take Matty , there was no way he wouldn't have someone keeping tabs on her in the background . His offer was generous , sure - but no way was it easy money . Still , Sharon had a clear conscience . If he wanted to watch her , fine She asked , " When would I start ? " " Right now , " Xavier replied after a quick glance at his watch . " I have to leave for a last - minute trip - should be back by the weekend . In the meantime , you'll take care of Matty . " He looked her straight in the eye . " Any questions ? If not , I'll be heading out . " " One more , " Sharon said , her eyes drifting to the quiet Matty beside her . " He doesn't seem too strong . Are there any foods he needs to avoid , or anything I should watch for ? " Xavier raised his brows , visibly surprised . " You know medicine ? " " I studied alternative medicine for a few years . I'm somewhat familiar with pediatric deficiencies . " 1/2 Chapter 19 +25 BONUS She paused , then added , " Since I don't know much about Matty yet , could you have his usual caretaker compile a document with his routines and preferences and send it to me ? " Xavier's eyes narrowed slightly . The careless ease on his face faded , giving way to something deeper . He stared at her- something unreadable behind his gaze - like a still lake concealing unknown depths . Startled by the shift in his expression , Sharon asked instinctively , Mr. Cooper ... did I say something wrong ? " Chapter 20 +25 BONUS Chapter 20 Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!