Exactly three months since Lucas had moved into his apartment near the university.
Three months since everyone had confidently told Adrian, “He’ll be busy with college. You’ll finally have some time alone with Jude.”
Three months later…
Nothing had changed.
If anything…
It had somehow become worse.
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Every morning, before Adrian even had the chance to say good morning…
Jude’s phone would buzz.
Lucas ❤️
Good morning, Daddy.
Have breakfast, okay?
Love you.
Jude would smile without even realising it.
Then he would type back immediately.
Adrian would quietly sip his coffee.
“I see I’m second place before sunrise.”
Jude would chuckle.
“Oh, don’t be dramatic.”
“I’ve never been dramatic a day in my life.”
Jude laughed so hard he nearly spilled his tea.
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Then came lunch.
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