Torn Lauren Goodger: family fury over her baby with Charles ngocc

Fans were shocked last week when Lauren Goodger seemingly confirmed that her romance with ex Charles Drury is firmly back on. The couple were seen at the airport with their four-year-old daughter Larose before the trio jetted off on a family holiday.

But now pals close to the TOWIE star, 38, tell Closer how her loved ones have concerns over her rumoured reconciliation and possible baby with Charles, 28.

‘People are in shock. It’s not just a holiday – it feels symbolic – as if Lauren’s trying to rewrite history,’ an insider says. ‘Her family are panicked. After everything she went through – the heartbreak, the grief, they’re furious that she’s putting herself back in such a vulnerable position.

‘There’s this overwhelming sense of déjà vu. Everyone’s asking, “Why now?” But no-one has answers – which makes it worse. Those closest to Lauren are walking on eggshells. They don’t want to push her away, but they’re scared she’s rushing into something, and she’s ignoring the red flags again.’

First confirming their romance in October 2020, Lauren and Charles welcomed Larose nine months into their relationship and, despite a brief split, the pair reunited after Lauren got pregnant again three months after giving birth.

But tragedy struck when their second daughter, Lorena, sadly died shortly after a traumatic birth in July 2022. Charles then allegedly attacked Lauren on the day of their daughter’s funeral and, while he denies the reports, the builder was charged with assault and controlling and coercive behaviour, and the couple split. But Lauren withdrew her support for the prosecution and Charles was found not guilty.

Whispers of their on-off relationship continued, but, after three years apart, they enjoyed a double date in June with Lauren’s TOWIE co-stars, Junaid Ahmed and Joe Blackman. The same month, Lauren treated Charles to a £250-a-night spa break for his birthday. Now the source says pals ‘have seen signs’ Lauren could be pregnant – and they’re ‘praying it’s not true’.

Charles also sparked baby rumours when he ‘liked’ a fan’s Instagram comment that read, ‘New bubs on the way’.

We’re told, ‘It’s not about judgment, it’s about protection. Lauren’s been to hell and back. Someone needs to tell her not to let the past repeat itself. There’s a quiet desperation from those who’ve stood by her. They want to trust her, but this feels reckless – especially with Larose involved.’

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