Chapter 75 The Custody Shift

Katelyn’s POV The custody battle went more smoothly than I had imagined. It surprised even me. For once, Ethan didn’t fight dirty. He didn’t contest the change. Maybe some small part of him knew he had failed Lucas. Maybe guilt had finally caught up to him. One month later, everything was official. I brought Lucas back to my place with all the proper documentation and a deep sense of relief. The moment we stepped into the car, I turned to look at him in the rearview mirror. “Ready to meet your grandparents?” I asked gently. He beamed, gripping the seatbelt with both hands. “Are they nice?” I smiled. “They’re going to love you. Especially Grandpa. He already said he wants to show you his toy collection.” Lucas’s eyes widened like I had just told him Christmas was coming early. “Really?!” I nodded, warmth spreading through my chest. “And Grandma’s been baking all morning.” As we drove toward the estate, Lucas leaned forward in his seat, eyes fixed on the road, as though he might spot the