The Ex-Wife's Triumph novel Chapter 256

"We were all that small when we were little. We just grew up," Molly added, taking Seven's hand. "Come on, let's go play soccer on the lawn over there!"

The two little ones ran hand in hand toward the nearby lawn, their bright laughter ringing through the air.

Meanwhile, Jane looked at Lucy and asked casually, "You got here pretty early. Did you take a cab?"

"No, Wyatt dropped us off," Lucy said, pulling a gift envelope from her bag and gently placing it into the baby stroller. Jane leaned in, lowering her voice.

"I heard that jerk Kingsley got discharged from the hospital. He hasn't come looking for you? Don't tell me he finally learned some boundaries?"

Lucy shook her head in exasperation. "You're overthinking it. He literally cornered us right at Wyatt's front door."

Chatting, the two women walked side by side to the seating area and sat down.

Thurston offered Lucy a nod of acknowledgment in greeting, then grabbed a water bottle and walked toward the two kids on the lawn.

"Thank you, Godfather," Seven said politely as he took the water bottle.

With that, he turned on his heel and started to march away on his little legs. Kingsley quickly reached out to catch him, his tone filled with helpless affection.

"I was just teasing you. Here's the ball." The moment he got the ball, Seven turned and ran off. Thurston walked over to Kingsley and patted his shoulder.

"You're practically groveling in the dirt around Lucy and Seven right now. Don't rush it. Take your time, and it'll get better once they're used to you."

Kingsley watched Seven's retreating back and muttered in disappointment, "Do I look that scary? Am I really worse than Jules Holt?"