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As the festive season gets into full swing, Annie Kilner hopes for a peaceful Christmas following a tumultuous year. On Boxing Day 2023, she received a shocking text from Lauryn Goodman, revealing her husband Kyle Walker's infidelity and announcing him as the father of her second child.
The news left 33-year-old Annie, who was five months pregnant with her fourth child by the Manchester City defender, "livid and utterly heartbroken". Lauryn decided to expose their affair after Kyle fails to confess to Annie.
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After a distressing end to her festive period and New Year, Annie spent several months trying to resolve her issues with Kyle while expecting. However, in October, she concluded that the betrayal was too severe and served him divorce papers.
A source close to Annie revealed that she hopes to enjoy this Christmas, after last year's was 'ruined'. "Annie and Kyle will be together this Christmas with their kids, but things are still uncertain. Just when they think they are making progress, Lauryn intervenes and stirs up trouble."
"Annie's Christmas was ruined last year, and she is determined to enjoy this one, but she fears Lauryn will try something else to disrupt their lives. It's going to be tough," the source told Heat magazine, reports the Mirror.
Yet, just days before Christmas Day, Lauryn has found herself back in the spotlight following reports she attempted to party with several England stars.
England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford reportedly had a bit of drama at a London bar over the weekend, as he asked security to escort Lauryn Goodman out. The Everton shot-stopper, who is married to Megan Pickford and pals with Annie Kilner, was unaware that Lauryn had been drinking shots he'd bought for the crowd.
A source told The Sun: "Jordan was the life and the soul of the party and was splashing the cash, doing slammer after slammer," and added, "He made an absolute wonder save in their match against Arsenal so was clearly in the mood for a celebration. Jordan had no idea the shots he bought were drunk by Lauryn. When the players realised she was there, they asked security to move her."
The festive season brings complex emotions for Annie and Kyle Walker, especially after Lauryn's bombshell baby revelation last year. Lauryn's Boxing Day message to Annie was blunt, stating: "I don't have two baby daddies - I have one."
Despite the sting, a January source claimed to The Sun that it merely "confirmed" Annie's suspicions, as Kyle's actions, like buying Lauryn a £2 million house, had already "raised suspicions".
On Boxing Day, Lauryn and Annie reportedly exchanged a few texts, with Lauryn sending a photo of Kyle enjoying time with his son Kairo and daughter in the park.
An insider revealed: "The ground was shaky already after months of arguments over Lauryn but this was the final straw."