My Son’s Secret,A Divorced Mom’s Comeback Chapter 2

The next morning, I was sitting on the edge of my bed, lost in thought, when Lucas knocked on my door.

"Mom, time to go. Let's get moving."

I jolted awake.

Why did it feel like he was more eager for our divorce than his own father?

I opened the door, looking at him suspiciously. "Why aren't you at school yet?"

He gave me a complex look. "Mom, summer break started today."

I'd been so out of it for the past month that I'd even forgotten his vacation.

Guiltily, I straightened his collar. "I'm sorry, son."

He tilted his head and smiled. "If you're really feeling guilty, why not take me on a trip? Let's go to the beach, scuba diving, eat seafood."

He made a 'V' sign with his fingers.

"Sounds good." I couldn't help but smile too.

Some of the gloom in my heart seemed to dissipate.

Chloe Johnson arrived with Daniel.

Not even divorced yet, and she was already so eager to stake her claim?

Lucas greeted her proactively. "Well, hello, Ms. Johnson, braving this heat to tag along? Be careful, you might melt my little brother."

"You—" Chloe glared at him, annoyed, twisting her body as if seeking Daniel's support.

Lucas quickly clarified, "Dad, I didn't mean anything by it. It's forty degrees out; I'm genuinely worried about my little brother."

Daniel's face was grim as he told Chloe, "Go wait in the car; don't come inside."

We submitted the divorce registration application.

Daniel pulled up in his car and called out to us. "I'll give you a ride home."

I was about to refuse when Lucas darted forward and opened the car door.

"Mom, hurry up! I'm melting!"

I had no choice but to follow him into the car.

We sat in the back, while Chloe occupied the familiar passenger seat in front.

She tugged on Daniel's arm, saying sweetly, "Honey, where should we go celebrate later?"

Lucas leaned forward. "Chicken Little Chloe, how about that restaurant? Dad loves their food the most. He used to take Mom and me there whenever something good happened."

In the rearview mirror, I saw Chloe's face fall considerably.

It wasn't very kind of me, but I secretly felt a little pleased.

Lucas leaned back, continuing his assault. "Mom, where are we going for our trip? Maybe not the beach; how about Hawaii? They say it's where people go for new experiences, maybe even find a rebound."

Daniel's expression also soured.

"Planning a trip?" He glanced at me in the rearview mirror.

"Yes." I didn't want to talk to him, so I turned to look out the window.

"It's good to get away and clear your head." He spoke to himself. "But Hawaii isn't that special. How about the Maldives? I have a friend who owns a resort in Haikou Bay."

Lucas leaned forward again. "Oh, cool, Dad, can we get a discount? With our resemblance, your friend will recognize us right away, won't he?"

Daniel chuckled, reaching back to pat Lucas's head. "You're my son, of course, it won't be a problem."

They interacted intimately, completely missing Chloe's stormy face.