LILY’S POV

Before I could react, Liam and Lila thudded him with a tight hug as if he were their long-lost father who finally came home after years of being away.

My eyes burned seeing how much body contact they were making with him. But there was nothing I could do about it. Ripping them off of him will make me seem like the wicked mother, denying them a chance at happiness. Not to mention they were still angry with me for yesterday, the ultimatum they gave me was a cruel reminder I should tread carefully with them to avoid any further escalation.

I didn’t make the call to the...