Chapter 170. Brooding

Ellis has been surprising me. I honestly thought the thrill of fatherhood would wear off, but it didn’t. He visited the kids when he could. He did school drop-offs and had meals with them. He took over Luis’ responsibilities in their lives, and now my brooding best friend was jealous.

“He even replaced my name with his on the pick and drop-off board at their school. I’m surprised the paparazzi haven’t published anything yet,” Luis pouted. We were eating breakfast at our restaurant. CC had the press in her pockets. That woman had so much power in the city, and no one would dare publish what she didn’t allow.

“I’m sorry you’re feeling left out, baby,” I cooed.

“How dare he?!” Luis slammed his palm against the glass table, and the customers in the restaurant glanced our way in worry. He was being dramatic about this whole thing. “ He thinks he can waltz in after four years and just be the father of the year!”

“Well, they live with you and not him,” I said. I was