Mother’s Place

Delphinia moved around Ashton's room, making sure everything was packed for his weekend stay at Lydia's place. Delphinia carefully folded the last shirt and placed it in the small backpack beside Ashton's bed. As she did, her mind wandered back to the conversation she'd had with Lydia earlier in the week. It wasn't a surprise when Lydia had asked if Ashton could stay at her place for the weekend.

If anything, Delphinia had anticipated it. Since the day Lydia had reentered their lives, she had been incredibly warm toward Ashton, making it clear that she wanted to spend more time with him. And Delphinia couldn't deny that it made her happy to see her son forming a bond with his aunt.