Chapter 47 – The Wedding Shadow
Lucas’s POV
The following morning arrived faster than I expected. The house was alive with noise before the sun had fully risen. The rumble of the truck outside shook me from my restless sleep. I dragged myself up, threw on a shirt, and headed downstairs.
Alex was already there, sleeves rolled up, directing the movers like a soldier. Together, we lifted box after box, carrying out memories, clothing, toys, and the laughter of my children tucked away into brown cartons.
“Is everything settled inside?” I asked the driver.
“Yes, sir. Everything’s here,” he assured me.
“Good. Let me check on them.”
I called out, “Elle!”
“Yes, Lucas. I’m coming,” she answered, appearing with a few last-minute bags.
“Is everything packed?”
“Yes, we got it all into the tr
