Ryan halted in his tracks momentarily, but he did not respond and continued on his way.

In a private room in The Peacock, Lucas was seated beside Caleb, while James and his wife took seats beside Caleb.

I can’t believe Lynnie is sitting next to Mrs. Field! This is ridiculous.

Caleb shot Lucas a disgruntled look. He might be handsome and imposing, but most importantly, he has a sharp tongue. Look at how he’s being wary of me. How upsetting!

He got even more upset when he recalled that Ashlyn was now Lucas’ wife.

Ha! Did he get my approval beforehand?

He gave Lucas the once-over haughtily.

Lucas did not bother hiding his displeasure as well. How could Ashlyn sit between Charlotte and Mrs. Field? She abandoned me!

He could feel his frustration building and did his best to tamp it down.

it did not stop him from staring

Ashlyn chose to ignore

busy talking to Charlotte. Afraid of scaring the little girl, she

did your treatment abroad go? Does your face still hurt?”

at her earnestly. “Joseph was there with me, so I wasn’t

sitting beside Lucas,

forced a smile awkwardly. Oh, that was

be pretty after you recover. If that brat treats you badly, just

with her fingers. “He buys breakfast and pours me a glass of water every morning. He also chats with

and fulfilling his responsibility. That isn’t his strength,” Fae

still young, so she trusted Fae completely. Blinking her huge eyes, she asked,

looked like a witch trying to persuade children to eat sweets. “For

“Huh?” Charlotte blushed instantly.

Um…

his abs?” Ashlyn chimed in to tease

was rare to

that, Lucas’ breath hitched, and Joseph was

me? Did Ashlyn seriously

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