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Lexi’s POV

Ivan couldn’t hide his excitement and even from the way he played around the park with the kid, I could tell that that news was the best he’s gotten in a while.

Evening soon came and we all gathered to have a picnic. I brought out the homemade food Ivan had made that morning and we began to eat silently.

The kids were tired because usually after some minutes of resting they’d go back to play but they sat around with us.

We all laid down on the huge cloth that we’d laid on the floor and soon Cassian had started drifting off while Ivan was telling them stories that they’d practically begged him to tell.

I called Camille and she didn’t pick but hung up. I was starting to get worried when she sent a text that she was meeting her boyfriend's family and will be back home soon.

I missed my best friend and I really want to talk to her about things. I wanted to tell her about all the decisions I’d made while she was away.

“Make a video call right now so I know you’re fine.” I sent t