Divorced Ex-Luna Returns With Triplets
CHAPTER FIFTY: A Family Outing

Maurene'S POV

I walked out of the bathroom, feeling lifted a bit. I realized that there was nothing I could do. So what if he knew I was the one? What if I was the real one?

I did not care because there was no way in the world I would get back with him. Not after he rejected me before his pack and Amanda. I sniffed in, packing my hair in a bun when Liam entered the room and I lifted my gaze to him. The kiss we had shared replayed in my head and I let out an exhale.

Thank goodness, none of us spoke about it.

He held a tray containing a glass of water and some tablets. "I brought this for you in case you were feeling any kind of pain." He dropped it beside the bed.

I didn't know how to appreciate him so I offered him a small smile. "Thank you."

Maybe I was wrong about him. Liam has been watching out for me and the kids all this while. He has been that pillar we didn't think we needed.

His lips pursed in a smile. "Maurene, you know you can always talk to me, right?"

I bobbed my head and then said, "Liam,"

He turned to me. "Yes?"

"I think we should do what you suggested. A photoshoot that will convince the people that we are married." I said. I have thought long and hard about this when I was in the car. I wanted to ruin every chance of Nathaniel and getting back together.

"Maurene, you don't need to feel pressured to do this, you know?" Still, he cared about me. My eyes drooped a little, shaking my head.

"I want this. It is the best option now." I didn't tell him that I had told Nathaniel to stop working on it. Ironic, I had accepted Nathaniel's help because Liam was not with me, and now... "Let us do it. The person behind that blog will have no choice but to take down the post and delete the link." I added.

He stared at me with keen eyes and I was forced to look away. "Was it Nathaniel?" He asked.

My brows twitched at his sudden question. "I don't understand."

He seemed like he wanted to ask but he stopped himself. I was discreetly grateful that he did.

"Goodnight, Maurene." He went into the bathroom and I turned to the tablet he had left. Taking the pills, I settled into my part of the bed. Throughout the night, I didn't feel the bed dipping or Liam's presence beside me on the bed.

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"It is morning, wake up!" Liam's sing-song voice cut through my sleep and I let out a groan, throwing a spare pillow at the place I knew he was standing because he had split the curtains apart. I turned around to face the place that was still shadowed. The traitor went there too and opened the curtain, even going ahead to open the window. I split my eyes open. I did not want to wake up not to talk of stepping out of bed today. I just wanted to stay in bed. Was that too much to ask for?

"Liam," I whined and he directed a look at me.

"Out of bed, Maurene. We have an outing to do." He told me.

My brows creased as I lifted my head and stared at him. "Outing? Where?"

His left brow rose, tilting his head to the side. "Did you think you came just to enjoy the serenity of the penthouse? The kids will be going back to school. I want them to have something they would discuss with their friends so now, stand up." He pulled the sheets off my body and I let out a groan.

"No, you can take them out on whatever adventure you want to take them on. I'm not going. I just want-"

"You are not wanting anything. Stand up and meet us downstairs in twenty minutes' time, Maurene." He cut in and walked out of the room, leaving me to scream into the pillow.

Can't a young woman have her space?

I dragged myself off the bed after a while and proceeded to the bathroom where I did the usual. I turned to start my skincare routine when I noticed a little bruise on the side of my lips. The feel of Nathaniel's lips felt real again and I quickly shook my head. I didn't let myself get into the kiss even though I wanted to. I wanted to lean into it and let him kiss me like his life depended on it but the past... was a block.

I shook my head once again. It was a nice new day and I should not be thinking about my ex-husband. I exited the bathroom and went through my wardrobe to pick a dress that would suit the sunny atmosphere. I wanted to be free so I added a little adornment to my hair and picked my purse, got into a pair of brown sandals, and walked out of the room.

I heard the kids giggling downstairs and an instinctive smile took over my lips as I climbed down the stairs.

"Mommy!" Kyle called.

I grinned at him and his smile widened. "You look pretty!" He complimented me. Pink blush stained my cheeks as everyone turned to look at me.

I noticed they were all dressed in flimsy clothes too. Kyle and Kaiwere wearing the vintage and cargo pants I had gotten for them while Kylie was dressed in a floral gown, just like mine.

I took a seat, scanning the food on the table. "And which should I eat?" I mused.

"Mommy, I want to ask you something." Kylie chipped in, dropping her spoon.

"Uh, good ahead." I picked up the spoon to take some rice and reached for some soup in my plate, making sure I placed it well.

"Are you married to Uncle Liam?" Her question threw me off guard and I stilled immediately, my hands hanging in the air and glancing up at Liam who also raised his head in shock. Did he tell them? After I told him not to?