It was Aidan Lucas who suddenly realized upon hearing Ben's address for Lily.
The little rascal! He had actually fallen for his trick!
Calling him Dad and calling the woman Auntie clearly told outsiders that their relationship wasn't between a couple!
Lily caught Ben who threw himself into her arms, somewhat helplessly.
The little lad had only been apart from her for less than half a day, yet he was already so clingy to her.
To say she wasn't happy in her heart would be false, but there was also an underlying sense of melancholy.
The happier she was now, the more sorrow there might be in the future.
Lily already deeply regretted her impulsive agreement to attend the birthday party with him in a moment of excitement.
Just as she was thinking about whether to talk to him later and postpone until next time, Ben, lying in her arms, looked up at her with anticipation in his eyes.