Chapter 105 Paparazzi

(Ruby)

“Come on, babies,” I said, strapping them into the backseat, “Let’s go and get some ice-cream!”. Mabel and Miles had caught a faint glimpse of Lydia’s teary eyes. Mama had pulled me to the side and said, “Take them outside while I take care of Lydia.”

I had nodded and immediately grabbed the car keys.

Lydia had been devastated since last night. She might not be able to forgive and forget all that had happened with Thomas but that did not mean that she did not love him, nor did it mean that she did not want to be with him.

But for the twins to witness this much drama and chaos would be absolutely terrible for them.

I put on some nursery rhymes in the car.

“The wheels on the bus go round and round!” Mabel and Miles sang along as they clapped.

“Aunt Ruby?” Mabel called out to me.

“Yes, dearest?” I asked with a bright smile.

“Why does Uncle Thomas not tell Mommy that he loves her?” she said.

“Yeah, please tell Uncle Thomas to tell Mommy,” Miles said, “Because if he don’t say it, Mo