Lauren Goodger's inner circle are reportedly concerned about her growing closeness with her ex Charles Drury as they fear she is 'planning a future with him.
The TOWIE star, 38, appeared to have gotten back with Charles earlier this year after spending time together at the zoo, three years after Charles was accused of attacking Lauren on the day of their daughter Loren's funeral shortly before their split.
Charles was then charged with assault and engaging in controlling or coercive behaviour towards Lauren, which he has denied.
Lauren shares daughter Larose, four, with Charles and tragically lost their second daughter in 2022 after she was stillborn due to complications with her umbilical cord.
Now, new photos obtained by The Sun show Lauren and Charles looking happier than ever as they jetted off from the airport for a family getaway.
The pair have also recently enjoyed a spa break, fuelling rumours they've reconciled - though Lauren has yet to confirm the romance publicly.
According to the publication, Lauren's pals have 'serious reservations' about the reunion - despite her reportedly believing there's still a future with Charles.
Lauren Goodger 's inner circle are reportedly concerned about her growing closeness with her ex Charles Drury as they fear she is 'planning a future with him
The TOWIE star, 38, appeared to have gotten back with Charles earlier this year after spending time together at the zoo, three years after Charles was accused of attacking Lauren on the day of their daughter Loren's funeral shortly before their split
The insiders claimed that they believe Lauren is considering having another baby with Larose's father in the future.
They told the outlet: 'The truth is, she does still have feelings for him and would love nothing more than to have another child with him in the not-too-distant future.
'She isn't putting a label on what their relationship status is, partly because she doesn't want to be judged, but he is more than just her daughter's dad.
'They are closer than they have been in years, and there is still sexual chemistry between them.'
MailOnline has contacted Lauren and her representative for commnet.
Last year Lauren opened up about the struggles she's faced co-parenting with Charles.
Just three months after welcoming Larose in 2021, Lauren fell pregnant and was over the moon to become a mum for the second time.
She tragically gave birth to her stillborn daughter Lorena in 2022 after she was born with her umbilical cord wrapped around her neck.
On the day of the funeral, Charles was accused of attacking Lauren and they split soon after.
Last year Lauren opened up about the struggles she's faced co-parenting with Charles (pictured 2021)
Charles was then charged with assault and engaging in controlling or coercive behaviour towards Lauren, which he has denied.
The case was dropped after Lauren withdrew her support for the case, which resulted in a not guilty verdict.
Elsewhere, during their on-off relationship things weren't smooth sailing for the couple and Charles was also accused of cheating.
It comes after Lauren declared she feels 'so lonely' as she opened up to MailOnline about her rocky relationship she shares with her family.
While admitting she does feel 'more confident and happy' since returning to work and focusing on her new clothing line with HL London, Lauren admitted she sometimes struggles on her own as a single mother.
In a heartbreaking admission, Lauren said: 'I'm so lonely, I will say that. I'm very lonely.
'I've got Larose and obviously thank god I've got her, she's my little best friend but I also need someone to lean on.
'I'm strong all the time, I'm mum mode all the time, I haven't got anyone to lean on and that's really sad. I don't have a great relationship with my family.
Lauren shot to fame on Towie, where she was on an on and off relationship with Mark Wright ; pictured 2011
'I'm not slagging them off or bad mouthing them but my personal feelings and opinions, I'm not lying when I say I am really lonely because I do deal with everyone on my own.
'I have got good friends but they have their own lives to deal with.'
Lauren shot to fame on Towie, where she was on an on and off relationship with Mark Wright.
The pair has storylines revolving around his numerous flirtations with other women, including Lucy Mecklenburgh and Sam Faiers.
Mark and Lauren even got engaged on TOWIE in March 2011 - only for the Essex lad to call things off five months later - and there has been bad blood between the pair ever since.
A year and a half later, Mark and Michelle met on a group holiday to Dubai and fell madly in love.
In September 2013, less than a year after their New Year's break, the pair were engaged, trying the knot in May 2015.
