As Lydia spoke, her gaze drifted toward Lucy, who stood quietly at Romy's side. Lucy stared back with wide, curious eyes, entirely unfazed by the presence of a stranger."At least she isn't shy," Lydia thought.Romy stiffened immediately, instinctively placing a protective arm in front of Lucy."What are you trying to pull?" she snapped."I'm taking Lucy back to the Lloyds," Lydia said.Romy looked down at the clueless child, her chest tightening. As much as it hurt, Lucy's biological mother was with the Lloyds, and they had every legal right to take her back."Fine, but then I get Noah."Lydia's expression hardened. "That's not going to happen. Both children belong to the Lloyds. But don't worry. While we'll never accept you as one of us, you'll be allowed to visit."Jacklyn stepped out from behind Romy just in time to catch Lydia's words. She let out a sharp click of her tongue, unable to hold back a cutting remark. "The Lloyds really are unbelievable. You always expect every
Read more