CHAPTER 170

Lily’s POV

Walking away from Lucas, my mind was racing. There was something off about the way he spoke to me. At first, I thought he was joking around, trying to lighten the mood with his usual flirtatious remarks. But as our conversation progressed, he seemed more serious, almost intense.

His expressions were mixed and unreadable at some point, but one thing I could make out was that there was interest. He wanted either myself or my kids. Or maybe both.

I might as well give him a chance if he proves genuine.

But one thing that seemed to unsettle me was why he was insistent on knowing who the father of the kids were. I only hope that this ends well.

As I approached the house, I heard the familiar sound of my children’s voices, bickering as usual. This time, though, there was an edge of excitement in their tones.

“I can’t believe it,” Raymond was saying. “Did you see the way Lucas looked at you, Fiona?”

“How did he look at her?” I heard Clara ask, trying to match her tone with their ex