Chapter 83

*Andrea*

We were all seated in the sitting room. Alison and Lucas sat on a couch; Lucas had his hands entwined in hers.

Austin was seated close to him and scouted closer to me. He noticed that the mood was a bit heavy.

“I didn't know you were both in a relationship,” Alejandro said. “I planned on telling you today; I never knew you would bring me here.”

The Lucas I know would have jumped from his seat to establish his discomfort in my son and me.

“I'm sorry I kept this a secret, Dad. But you kept an even bigger secret,” Lucas said.

Last night, I had told Austin that Alejandro was his father.

After reading him a book for the night, I asked him, “What do you think of your new friend?” I asked.

At first, he was puzzled. It wasn't until I mentioned his name that the realization hit him, and he sat straight, “he is super cool, Mom.” I smiled; he did have a good view of his dad, and that was good.

“I wonder if he is single. Do you think he is married?” I froze at his question.

“Why are