Chapter 980

Chapter 980

"We want to be as tall as Daddy!” Charlie raised his arm and tried his best to reach as high as he

could in the air.

“And you will.”

Anne remained dazed as she thought to herself, “What did the kids call him? Daddy? Shouldn't that

be Anthony? Who is this?’

Lucas stood up to find Anne staring at him in confusion, so he took a few steps closer to her. When

she visibly tensed, he reassured her, “I'm not a bad person. Don't be afraid.”

Anne knew that he meant well, or the triplets would not have called him “Daddy’.

“I'm sorry, but I don't really remember things of the past. Um... Why do the kids call you Daddy?

Who are you to me?” she asked.

“Back when Anthony didn’t know about the kids, you were wearing yourself thin taking care of the

kids on your own, so you leave them at school when you work. That's how we met. Before long, the

kids started calling me Daddy,” he explained in a gentle, comforting voice.

“Oh...” She smiled.

Lucas stared at the enticing smile on her face dazedly.

There was still so much to their stories, such as how they used to love one another and almost got

engaged.

However, if he were to tell her everything, it would simply be a burden to her.

“Thank you, about the last time. I'm fine now.”

“Good to hear.”

"Are you a teacher?” she asked.

Before Lucas could respond, the triplets walked closer, and Charlie corrected Anne, “Mama, Daddy is

the principal!”

"Oh... The principal ...” Anne could not imagine that she would know the principal. “I couldn't tell.

You are so young.”

Lucas smiled at the feeling like he was meeting Anne for the first time all over again.

“He's handsome, too! Daddy, we bought crepes for you!” Chole added.

While Anne and Lucas talked, the triplets went to get another crepe.

“It's strawberry—flavored! It tastes nice!”

“Thank you.” Lucas accepted it and took a bite. “It's nice.

The triplets were overjoyed with his approval.

“Daddy, let's play together!” Charlie invited.

Anne could not believe that the triplets would invite him when she did not even know his name. She

could guess that the man before her must have taken care of the children, however...

“The principal is busy, and we shouldn't bother him,’ she said sheepishly.

“I'm done with work, so it's fine,” Lucas said.

Anne and Lucas started accompanying the triplets on their walks.

The triplets would run before them and circle around the two occasionally. Chris was still holding his

crepe while Chloe and Charlie had almost finished theirs.

"Why aren't you eating?” Lucas asked.

Realizing that he was speaking to her, Anne glanced at the crepe in her hand and took a bite. It was

savory and sweet at the same time, and it was not hard to imagine why the children liked it.

Just then, Lucas noticed the accessories Anne wore on the hand she used to hold the crepe: a watch,

a bracelet, and a wedding band.

Tommy had not lied about Anne marrying Anthony.

After taking a bite of her crepe, she turned around and noticed the sorrowful expression on Lucas's

face.

"What's wrong?” she asked.

Lucas sobered and smiled. “Nothing. Just thinking about the past.”

Anne seemed interested in the past and said, “I've been in a car accident and I don't remember

anything of the past. Can you tell me about it?"

“There's nothing much worth remembering...” Lucas felt as though his feelings for her were about to

burst from his chest.

She studied the look on his face and thought to herself, That look on his face says otherwise,

though. Is that something he can't tell me?’

"Some things are better to be left forgotten.” He took a deep breath and suppressed his urge to tell

her the truth about how Anthony had been lying to her and manipulating her, to tell her that the

reality she knew was merely an illusion.

"What is it?” Intrigued, Anne stopped walking forward.

Lucas finally lost control over his emotions at how much she wanted to know the truth and said,

“Let's say a man runs into his female friend's husband dating someone else. He is enraged but isn't

sure if he should tell his friend the truth. If he keeps quiet, his friend could remain in her bubble of

happiness. If he does, his friend will be in misery or worse. So, do you think that he should tell his

friend?”

Anne froze, wondering if she was asked to make a choice for the man in the story or herself.

In her mind, Anthony, Bianca, and herself instantly filled in the roles in Lucas's story where she was

the female friend, Anthony was the husband, and Bianca was the woman the husband was dating.

Her heart twisted in pain. She had known that there was something between Anthony and Bianca all

along but could not bear to think too deeply about it.

“What are you talking about?” A man’s voice interrupted the conversation abruptly, and tension

instantly rose.

Anne snapped out of her thoughts as Anthony approached before wrapping his arm around her

waist and looking at her endearingly.

She had not expected to see Anthony here and instinctively turned to glance at Lucas, who did not

fret or turn away at all.

Anthony stared at Lucas fiercely while maintaining a normal tone of voice. “Is there something you

need from my wife?”

Lucas narrowed his eyes sharply as he clenched his fists.

“He is bending the truth in front of all our eyes. I suppose he intends to play this out to the very

end?’ Lucas thought.

Knowing that there were things that he could not discuss in front of Anthony, he relaxed his fists

and said, “We just bumped into one another.” He nodded at Anne before turning to look at the

triplets from not far away. “Daddy is going back now. Bye.”

“Bye, Daddy!" The triplets waved and watched as Lucas disappeared into the crowd.

Soon, they sensed an intimidating glare on their backs and turned to face their father, terrified.