Becoming Strangers Again by Lily

Chapter 87

RYAN

After watching movies with the boys, I decided to take them horie so we could spend more time together and also give Li

some time to herself.

Of all things to cook, we chose to bake a cake; a very bad decision I must tell you because I know for a fact that it is going t turn out bad and the fact that the boys are looking forward to it takes me feel even more bad for not knowing how to bak

While they circled the kitchen island, standing on the stool and munching on the bowl of fruit salad placed on the island right in front of them.

While they kept themselves busy with the fruit, I browsed for cake shops that were willing to deliver uniced cakes ASAP so could swap the atrocity placed in the oven for cake.

I place a million dollars on the fact that that thing inside that oven isn't going to bake.

While I was scrolling through, my phone rang and I frowned a bit when I saw my father's name on the screen. My father does not call for leisure; whenever I see his call, I know that something is definitely wrong.

Swiping the receive button, I placed the phone on my ear, turning to face the boys so my attention would equally be on them in case of a home accident. "What do you want Dad?"

Should I even be worried about this?" he asked cryptically and frowned, failing to understand his words.

"What are you talking about Dad?"

"I am talking about your ex-wife." He snapped. "I shouldn't even be worried about her right now but judging from the fact that she is the mother of my grandchildren, I think I owe her this

Frowning, I walked over and balanced Noah properly on the stool. "Are you going to explain what you mean by that?" I asked through gritted teeth, trying not to snap at him in front of the kids for beating around the bush.

"Lily pushed Stephanie." He revealed and my frown only deepened.

even possible? Lily isn't a violent person. "What are you

of answering my question. Think you should be at the hospital because Stephanie lost

is getting serious. "Lily pushed Stephanie and Stephanie lost the baby. I think you should

before explaining. "There is a video of Lily shoulder-bumping Stephanie which led to her fall

"How is Stephanie?" I asked, knowing that if

clearly upset with what happened. "I have always known that woman will be nothing

quick to judge until you hear both

the story,” advised him, knowing that Lily would have

possibly have to say? He bit out, "Well, whatever her excuse or explanation might be. I hope the judge will

to her and sympathier, with her, or else she

D

very much understand what he just said, but

her for aggravated assidult and I forbid you from getting involved." He cussed a someone in the background, clearly frustrated with the situation of things too: "you just came out of a murder and stoler design

know me far too much to actually believe that I wol do that" How can't I get involved

Liber

in the face of the public in a negative light fai too much, do not get involved in this, it will never end

no need to

see what I am seeing?" he snapped. "If you support Lily, you are going to be accused of never caring about Stephanie and the baby which you never did just because you now have the attention of your ex-wife, and if you take Stephanie's side, you are going to be accused of taking the side of the woman you have clearly and publicly broken up wit and not your ex-wife who went through

home then head over to the hospital." Without waiting for his response, I disconnected the call.

1 am

going!

walked over to the island and Irned on it. "Daddy has to rush to work, but I promise you, we will bake again next weekend." And this time we will get it right. Kissing their temples, I rushed upstairs, grabbed my car

living room. She rushed towards me the moment she

security won't let me go to the hospital with her and wasn't

to do with it. "What happened Lily?" I asked, needing to hear her