ALEX.
I tucked the phone into my pocket and settled on the ground where the twins sat, munching on their chocolate cookies. Sophie held out one to me, insisting that I join them in having a taste of the goodness I had just made, while Niko sat on an armchair, watching us and smiling.
“Lucas,” I called out, turning towards him. “You’re not going to offer some to your dad?”
The boy paused for a bit, staring at the piece of cookie in his hand and then taking a quick glance at his father. In one swift motion, he threw the cookie in his mouth, munching loudly.
“Mmm, yummy,” he said, laughing and rubbing his belly.
“Lucas!” I called out again, laughing now. Niko joined in the laughter. “Did you just do that to Daddy?”
He made a face. “But it’s too delicious,” he began to say, munching stil
