Jerrick noticed the frown line deepening between William's eyes and decided it was best to steer the conversation elsewhere. While Jerrick harbored little affection for their mother, he understood William's yearning for the motherly love he never received. Dismissing William's wishes would be heartless.
Jerrick had never spent much time thinking about their mother, perhaps because he had Jessamyn for most of his life. Caring for her, loving her, and being loved in return filled the void their mother's absence might have left. Jessamyn was his world, his anchor, and she gave him all the affection he needed.
