"Darling, I'm not talking about you."

"Lucas is someone's baby, too. If his mom learns that someone is looking down on him, she'll be devastated."

"I'm sorry for being so prejudiced," Avery said guiltily.

"I don't blame you for it, Mom. You guys haven't met Lucas in person yet, so being prejudiced is normal. If some guy came along one day wanting to take my daughter away from me, I would also be on guard." Ivy swiftly regained her composure.

Avery smiled. "Indeed. It's quite hard for me