Chapter 4

We left the law firm with David walking ahead of me, carrying Lily in his arms. The old David barely even saw Lily, let alone held her like this.

Sure, Lily missed her dad sometimes, but she'd always been closer to me—that was just how it was.

Seeing them like this now, so comfortable together, it didn't make sense.

"Lily," I called out from behind them. She didn't turn around. "Lily," I tried again.

This time, she slowly looked back at me. "Mom, what? You scared me calling out like that."

"Lily, how about I buy you some mangoes before…