Chapter 55

Chapter 55

Sienna's Pov

"Wait, *that’s* your daughter?" Renee’s voice held a note of shock, her gaze shifting between me and Daphne, who was now humming to herself and drawing shapes on the fogged-up glass of the hotel room window.

I nodded, smiling slightly but feeling a pang of discomfort as I did. Daphne was growing so fast, more aware with each day, asking more questions about Lucas than I’d prepared for.

“And to think, last time I saw you, you were head over heels for Lucas, talking about your engagement!” Renee shook her head, laughing. “I didn’t think I’d be meeting your daughter instead of a husband.”

Daphne, of course, turned at the mention of Lucas’s name, her expression lighting up as if she’d been waiting for the right moment to bring him up. “Mama, is Lucas coming?”

I tensed, trying to hide the frustration that boiled up every time she asked. “Daphne, Lucas isn’t coming, sweetie. Why don’t you go back inside, alright?”

“But Mama….” she started to protest, her little voi