My ex-husband’s nightmare (Lydia and Mason) novel Chapter 110

Chapter 110

Lydia

The day went much better than I had expected. The twins were so free with him, as if we’d spent our entire lives painting together and having fun as a family.

Honestly, I think it isn’t so bad that Mason now knows about the twins. A part of me was already looking forward to having a day like this in the future. Maybe I should be the one always supervising them.

Liam and Melania were not happy that Mason was leaving, but he had to leave; it was already late. After taking them upstairs, I walked Mason to his car.

We were silent on the way there, each of us lost in our thoughts. I wondered what was going through his head. Was he also thinking about the fun we had?

I wondered when he brought his car here. I opened the gate and stepped out. The car was parked a few meters away from the gate. I stole a glance at him.

We were now standing, facing each other. I rubbed my hands together, thinking of a way to say goodnight without sounding weird, but before I could speak, he beat me to it.

“So who is this Mac guy?” he asked. I raised a brow, not expecting this question or even comprehending it. Seeing my confused look, he went on. “The guy Melania mentioned,” he explained.

“Oh, what about him?” Why was he asking about that? “Is he truly your… uhmm..” he passed one hand over his hair, drawing circles with his shoes on the ground.

“Is he really my what?” I finally understood him. Melanie had asked if Marcus was my boyfriend. I had answered that, so why was he still asking?

“You know, are you like, dating him?” He asked, looking at me intently. “Why are you asking? What business is yours if I am dating him?” he is the one who is engaged.

“You are dating him?” He squinted, a frown crawling on his face. “But you said there was nothing between him and you earlier.” Oh, so he

remembered that.

“Oh, you do remember that? Then why are you asking an already answered question?” I crossed my hands over my chest.

“Well, let’s just say I’m truly curious.” He said. “Maybe you didn’t want them to know about your relationship with him, just how you are trying to hide ours from the kids.”

Wait! Hide ours? Hide what? Trust Mason to always twist words.

“If you have a man in your life, I think I still have the right to know about it since we, you know, have children together.” He said.

Okay, it was time to clear this misunderstanding. “First, there is nothing between us. There’s nothing like ours or anything.” I explained first, just in case he misunderstands this.

Then I continued, “I am not dating him.” He looked relieved, and I added, “yet.” His face fell. I am not planning to date Marcus, but I won’t tell

him that.

“Yet?” His words looked forced, “You plan to date him?”

“Hmm… I think it’s time I put myself out there again. The twins are grown enough, plus, we are both with them now, one more dad won’t

hurt

“Dad? Don’t you fucking dare, Lydia.” His entire expression turned cold in a second. “They don’t need another dad.” He held my hand, “I plan to make everything right.”

I drew my brow together but didn’t pull away. The light from the pole adjacent to where we were standing fell on his face.

My eyes tracked his face, the high cheekbones and carved jaws, then moved to his lips. This man is extremely handsome. When he gave my hand a light squeeze, my breath quickened.

“Give me a little time. I’ll ensure things will get better.” His voice is low but firm. It sparked something in me, and I pulled my hand away from

his.

‘This man almost killed you. Don’t forget that.‘ a voice in my head reminded me. “Things are right the way they are, Mason, no need to fix things. You are engaged, I am ready to date someone, and our kids are fine.”

I took a step back. “Why? Why do you think that is what I was referring to?”

“Because you can’t think about getting back with me and the kids after what you did to us. I still have your pen,” he looked confused.

“And I’ll spend my entire life apologising for that.” I closed my eyes. Another confirmation.

I wrapped my hand around myself, and a chill ran down my spine. “I think you should go,” I said.

“I’ll be back in two days to see the kids.” He said. I nodded.

We had agreed that he could spend time with them three times a week.

1 didn’t watch him get into his car or drive away. I turned around and walked inside.

“Did Mason leave?” Liam asked when I returned. They are having dinner. I nodded, “When will he be back?”

“Do you like being with him that much?” I asked, and Liam nodded enthusiastically.

“He is fun. And he doesn’t know how to paint,” he giggled.

I turned to Melanie. “How about you? Do you like playing with him?”

“I do, but I love Uncle Mac more.” She responded.

Melanie loved Marcus, and Liam loved Mason. Both still need time to accept Mason into their life.

The next time Mason was to spend time with them, I couldn’t be with them as I had planned. I had a busy day at the office, hence their nanny was the one with them. Mason said he was taking them to the park.

Later that afternoon, Marcus called. We spoke over the phone for a long time. He asked if we could have dinner together tomorrow, and I agreed. I haven’t told him about Mason and the kids yet. I wonder if he’d be as happy as my mom.

Mom was so happy when I told her. Her reasons were that she didn’t think Mason had anything to do with the fire in prison, even though everything pointed to him. ‘Growing up with both parents‘ love is the best gift any child can have in their life. I failed you, and I don’t want you to do the same to your children.’

What she didn’t know is that she didn’t fail me, and I do not resent her in any way. She is the best gift I have ever received. She and my twins.

The door opened, jolting me out of my thoughts. Mia walked in. Holding a bouquet of red roses.

“This was sent for you.” She said, I pointed at myself with a finger, surprised, “for me?” I asked.

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