Chapter 773

Lacey thought that with the Thorne family hauled off by the cops, all their troubles had evaporated. She felt at ease, finally. But the kids were sharp as tacks, sensing something was off right away.

That evening, seizing the moment Lacey went to freshen up, they cornered Tarquin for the scoop on the day's events.

When it came to sharing, Tarquin was all about keeping it real.

He laid it all out, leaving no stone unturned.

The kids were livid!

Evan was the most fired up. "I knew something was off with Mom today, her eyes all puffy and red. So it was the Thorne crew stirring the pot!

We hadn't even gone after them yet, and here they are, showing up uninvited! It's like they're asking for it! Bro, it's time we settled the score with the Thorne family!"

Elliot, propped up in his hospital bed, knitted his brows in concern.

He'd been keeping a mental tally of the grudge against the Thorne family, waiting to wrap up a few loose ends before taking action. But they'd beaten him to the punch!

It was their father they'd upset today!

had yet

a grimace, "to make a

in for

him a glance, hearing the bathroom water stop, signaling Lacey's imminent return. He lowered his

on lookout duty. Let's get Mom to

was torn between

in? That

playing bedtime buddy meant missing out on the kids'

to bond with his sons over this, but after mulling it over, he decided on Lacey. After all, cuddling her to sleep trumped

make sure the kids were covered, arranging for their protection from

committed with a,

the kids

the guest room for

group chat, he dropped a message,

life,

they had nothing to fear

we move? Just White and me will do.

voice low, shared

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