Lauren Goodger’s ex Charles Drury pictured with her best friend for first time since their secret relationship exposed
LAUREN Goodger's ex Charles Drury has been seen shopping with her best mate after their secret relationship was exposed.
The Sun exclusively revealed Lauren's heartbreak as the pair moved in together just weeks after his arrest for allegedly assaulting the former TOWIE star.
Builder was arrested at the reality TV favourite's home in last month when she was allegedly attacked hours after their baby daughter’s funeral.
When he was released on bail, he returned and moved into the home of Lauren's close pal Jacqueline Johnson.
Pals said the pair are now in a relationship and living together as a couple at Jacqueline's home in Romford, Essex.
Now the pair have been seen shopping together as they strolled through a car park.
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Charles dressed down in a tracksuit top while Jacqueline threw a denim jacket over a black top.
She slung a handbag over her body and carried a bag from Sports Direct.
Katie Price's ex was also seen carrying a bag for life filled with food.
They kept close by each other, with Charles leading the way as he strode forward.
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Meanwhile, Lauren was left heartbroken when they broke the news that they are now an item.
A source told us: “Lauren was baffled when Jacqueline took Charlie in at first but now it all makes sense.
“She had her suspicions and has since been told Charlie and Jacqueline are dating.
“Lauren feels devastated and betrayed by Jacqueline because she considered her a close friend.
“They met through her ex-brother-in-law as Jacqueline is his sister. They stayed close despite the break up.
“Lauren is holding her head high and does not want to be associated with Jacqueline ever again.”
Former Towie star Lauren was left with serious facial injuries following an alleged incident at her home in Essex.
The attack was claimed to have taken place just hours after Lauren held a funeral for her daughter with Charles, Lorena, who died minutes after she was born.
Lauren and her ex also have a 14-month-old daughter called Larose.
Former Dancing on Ice star Lauren is also now understood to have moved on and is dating a new man.
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Police are still investigating the alleged attack on Lauren and Drury is due to answer bail later this year.
Lauren’s agent declined to comment on Drury’s new relationship.
