Chapter 164

Scarlett “Did you miss me?” I smiled as I watched Lucien scoop Archer into his arms, lifting him into the air the way he always did whenever he got the chance. Archer’s laughter rang out as he dangled midair, kicking his legs while Lucien played with him, the two of them passing the time as we waited for our food to be served. “I missed you both—Mama and Papa!” Archer exclaimed from above. Lucien and I froze for a split second before laughing softly. He lowered Archer back into his arms, gently rubbing his head. “Well, your mama and I missed you a lot too, little one,” Lucien said. The corners of my lips lifted. “There wasn’t a single moment when we didn’t think of you, our beloved Archer.” I leaned in and planted a loud kiss on his cheek. His face immediately turned red, and he shyly buried himself against his father’s chest, making me glance up at Lucien with a smile. Only to find him puckering his lips expectantly. When I didn’t move, he mouthed, ‘What about mine?’ I let out a helpl