Chapter 1177

Justin continued knocking on the door. "Rose, may I come in?"

There was still no response, and Steve kept crying.

Feeling uneasy, he opened the door. Inside, he saw Steve crying in the cradle.

Justin immediately picked him up. "It's okay, Steve. I'm here. Don't be afraid."

He heard the sound of running water from the bathroom. The glass door was fogged over, indicating that Rosalie was inside taking a shower. She must not have heard the baby crying.

But the baby was crying so loudly-why hadn't she noticed?

Justin didn't think too much of it. He gently rocked Steve, trying to soothe him.

"Steve, don't cry. Be good. I'm here, okay? Do you need your diaper changed?" After checking the diaper and finding it dry, he continued, "Steve, are you hungry?"

Justin quickly prepared some formula, but Steve refused to eat. His cries grew louder and more desperate, as though he was struggling to breathe.

mommy? Be good. Mommy's in the

knocked softly. "Rose, sorry for intruding, but I heard Steve crying, so I came in. He won't stop crying-I think he wants you. Are

water continued, but there was

louder. "Rose,

his hand into a fist, he pounded on the door. He wanted to

darker. "Rose, if you don't answer, I'm

a few more heavy knocks, his rising fear and unease compelled him to open the bathroom door.

turned

to her but remembered he

cradle before running into the bathroom.

pat her down before placing her on the bed and covering her with

filled with urgency.

feel her forehead. Her temperature was normal, but her breathing

open the windows to ventilate the room, then returned to her side.

frowned slightly and slowly opened her groggy eyes.

"Steve...where's Steve..." she murmured.

holding her face. "I'll take care of him. Don't worry. I'm taking you to

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