Chapter 1630

Hadn't Lucian wanted this before? She had put in so much more effort than anyone else. How could he say such a thing now? Feeling upset, she took a couple of quick steps forward. "Lucian—" But Tyler interrupted her, his voice firm as he addressed Ana, "Lucian is no longer a baby. He knows very well what he wants and doesn't want. A teacher is just a teacher. She can't become his mother." Ana's chest rose and fell as her expression changed. "What do you mean by that?" "Isn't it obvious? I've always said, Lucian's decision is my decision. What now? Isn't Lucian's choice clear enough?" "He's still just a child!" Ana argued. "Even a child knows how to give a clear answer. Surely you don't need me to clarify that." Phoebe couldn't hold back her emotions any longer. She turned to Lucian, her feelings raw as she asked, "Lucian, were those words you just said true? You really don't want me to be your mommy?" Lucian kept his head down, avoiding her eyes. His refusal to look at her onl