Natalie was ready to call for the doctor if Sharon was still unwell.

“No, I don't feel sick anymore. I'm okay now, Mommy.” Sharon shook her head and spoke, patting herself on the chest to emphasize the point.

Natalie carefully looked at her, trying to detect any visible signs of discomfort.

“Great! Glad you are well! You gave me a scare,” she said, relieved to see her daughter looking bright and alert.

Sharon felt bad for causing her mother to worry, so she sheepishly apologized, “I'm sorry, Mommy.”

Natalie touched her daughter's forehead to confirm she was not feeling feverish. When she was finally convinced that nothing was wrong with her girl, she breathed a sigh of relief and said, “It's okay. Why did you not tell me over the phone that you were not feeling well?”

The sensible little girl replied, “You were working, so you must be very tired. I don't want you to worry about me. I have Daddy with me, so I am fine. Daddy was so worried when I fell sick. He stayed up the whole night and never left my side! Isn't that right, Daddy?”

Sharon looked to Shane to back her up.

Connor nodded and chimed in, “I can vouch for that! I was there too!”

a cold. She should be fine in a couple of days.” Shane gently patted Natalie on her hand to assure

expressed, “I know. She looks bright and alert.

Shane nodded in

in

and set the table—we will be there

turning around and heading to the

toward the kids, saying,

carried them from the couch. She playfully hit

two kids held each other's hands and

jumped joyfully. “I wonder if Anders will ever be able to run around like Sharon

he will make it. Even if he does not get to be as strong as other children, I'm confident he will not be sickly and can run around like the twins. The worst possibility

His words comforted Natalie.

Let's go! It's time for dinner!” He put his hand on her waist and gave her

of them followed the kids into the dining

midnight when

kids were not used to staying up late, so they were already dozing off sleepily at the dining

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