Chapter:- 74

Getting bored and tired of running back and forth, Clary trudged up to where the two were sitting and wrapped her arms around Emma.

"I'm hungry, mommy. Can we eat something?"

"Sure sweetheart. Why don't you go dry your legs off with your towel, and I'll set up our spot?"

As Clary followed her instructions, Emma and Lucus worked together to set up their beach towels and an umbrella for shade. As Emma pulled out some sandwiches and a bowl of mixed fruit, Lucus pulled out some drinks from the little lunchbox that Emma had brought and placed them next to the food. It hit Emma briefly how, despite their time apart, they still worked well together, filling in what the other had missed. The observation shocked her, as she felt old emotions make themselves known in her head. But along with the nostalgia of love came the recollection of pain, and Emma grimaced, knowing their time together had resulted in more tears than joy.

"You okay?"

Emma looked up to find Lucus staring at her in concern.

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