“Julia!” Lily’s voice broke the silence before Atlas could speak.
I walked past him and crouched in front of her, grateful for the attention shift. “Hi, baby!” I said, wrapping my arms around her.
“Leo and I wan’ show you something, up!”
My nose scrunched up and I glanced at the ceiling. “Not there, silly!” she giggled. “Up! Up! Come!”
She took my wrist before I could speak and I stumbled after the little girl. Despite her cheerfulness, my mind drifted back to Atlas.
Had he heard us? Did he know about my suspicions? My hands tightened at my sides and I bit hard on my bottom lip.
I didn’t want Atlas to know anything about the triplets and Leo, Louis, and Lily were my kids. I wanted to carry that secret to my grave.
Yes, I would be the worst mother in the world but I just… I coul
