"Yep," Lucas said with a grin that suggested he was completely serious. "Just you, me, and maybe a nice steak. What do you say?"
Before Olivia could respond, Helen nudged her again, this time a bit harder, and whispered, "Say yes. Say yes right now."
She smiled apologetically. "Maybe another time."
Lucas had nodded, his smile faltering only slightly. "I understand. Maybe another time, Olivia?"
She nodded, knowing full well that there wouldn’t be another time. She couldn’t let there be.
As Lucas walked away, Kylian tugged on Olivia’s hand, his little face serious as he asked, "Mommy, is Lucas going to be my new daddy?"
Helen burst out laughing, nearly dropping the plates in her hands, while Olivia’s face flushed crimson. "Oh, honey, no, it’s not like that," she said quickly, trying to
