Lauryn Goodman's subtle court move speaks volumes in Kyle Walker showdown

Kyle Walker and Lauryn Goodman have returned to court for a second day following yesterday's dramatic proceedings. The former couple are embroiled in a legal battle over their children, born out of an extra-marital affair.

Yesterday saw Kyle flaunting his wedding ring while Lauryn attempted to dodge photographers.

The Manchester City footballer, who is married to childhood sweetheart Annie Kilner, shares two children with Lauryn; four year old son Kairo Walker and a baby daughter known as K. W, born last August.

The pair are currently locked in a heated dispute at the High Court. Fresh from his return from Germany after England's devastating defeat to Spain in the Euros final on Sunday night, Kyle was seen entering the courtroom in a sleek dark suit and crisp white shirt.

Kyle was once again sporting his gold wedding band, fuelling rumours that his wife Annie is prepared to give their marriage another chance despite his infidelity. While Lauryn tried to conceal her face upon arriving at court yesterday, the mother-of-two appeared cheerful as she entered the building today, reports the Mirror.

The Celebs Go Dating star honoured her children by wearing a K. W necklace.

She arrived in dark sunglasses, her long hair tied back, and dressed in white trousers and a low-cut black top, appearing much more confident compared to her chaotic arrival the previous day.

The paternity saga involving Lauryn Goodman took another twist when she initially named an anonymous footballer as the father of her second child, only for it to later be confirmed that Kyle Walker is indeed the father to both of her children. The revelation to Kyle's wife Annie is said to have been the catalyst for their split over Christmas, with Annie making the announcement of their separation public in January.

In the wake of Annie's statement about taking some "time away" from their marriage, Kyle opened up about the circumstances leading to him fathering another child with Lauryn. The England footballer reflected on his past declaration that his involvement with Lauryn would be limited to financial support for their offspring.

However, by August 2022, Lauryn had reportedly disclosed her intentions to move 245 miles northwards from Brighton, closer to Kyle's family home. In January, following Annie announcing their split, Kyle disclosed how he met Lauryn at a law firm in an attempt to dissuade her from relocating.

During this encounter, he first met his son Kairo, which subsequently encouraged him to resume contact with Lauryn secretly, behind his wife's back.

In October 2022, Kyle ventured to London for a groin operation and managed to meet Lauryn during his stay. Reflecting on his rendezvous with Lauryn and the subsequent act of infidelity against Annie, Kyle confessed to The Sun: "It wasn't intentional or premeditated but I slept with her. A lot was going on. It's not an excuse. I'd ruptured my groin, I had a World Cup to get fighting fit for."

Months later, Kyle was hit with the shocking revelation that Lauryn was expecting once more. He recalled his mistress breaking the news to him: "Lauryn told me at the end of October, early November. I remember going upstairs at the training ground when I got a phone call from her. I was with the physio at the time. I nearly fainted. I was just white. He said to me, 'What's the matter? ', and I wouldn't tell him because I needed to process it myself. I asked if we could scrap the session and he just said, 'Fine'. I went into survival mode. I was like, 'What can I do now every day to make sure that I go home to Annie and the boys? '".

In January, Annie publicly announced her split from Kyle on Instagram, addressing the avalanche of media interest: "I am posting this in response to growing recent media enquiries about my marriage to Kyle and in an effort to protect my family against the intensity of the media spotlight. Sadly, after many years of marriage and three wonderful children together; I have decided to take some time away from Kyle."

She continued her heartfelt message by asking for privacy: "I do not wish to comment on the situation any further. For now, I ask that the privacy of myself and our three young children is respected during this difficult time."

Days after Annie's post, Kyle turned to his Instagram Stories to express his regrets: "Annie is an amazing woman and I can only apologise for the upset I've caused her. She's been part of my life for so long and that will never change for the sake of our children. I would ask for privacy for all of our family, and especially our young children, whilst we work through these difficult times."

Annie was expecting their fourth child, which was revealed subsequently, and in April, she delivered another baby boy. Amidst the Euros in Germany, where she supported Kyle as he donned the England kit, the excitement of the tournament appeared to reignite Annie's hope in the marriage.

"Annie is in a good place right now. She was dreading the Euros, but she got caught up with the excitement of it all," an insider revealed to Heat magazine. "Despite everything that has happened, she loves watching Kyle play and seeing her kids faces when they see him on the pitch. It also helped that the other WAGs have taken her under their wings, reminding her they have her back, and doing so much to make her feel happy and relaxed."

The source further claimed that Annie is "willing to give things with Kyle one final try" and hopes for a fresh start. The insider told Heat magazine that Annie was angry at Kyle for "a long, long time and part of her will still never forgive him" but she also sees her estranged husband as an amazing dad and remembers how "great things can be".