S31 196. Special Gift

Before Barbara had time to speak, Emily raised her index finger like a student wanting to ask permission from the teacher.

“Auntie, can you give me a little sister? I promise I won’t cry if it turns. out your child is also a boy. But, can you try? Maybe there are rules to planting baby sisters. How deep should they be put or how much should they be watered? Like Grandma Susan planting plants in the greenhouse.”

Everyone laughed amusedly at Emily’s request. Barbara was at a loss. for words. Her cheeks flushed red with embarrassment.

“Little Bee,” Kara stroked Emily’s cheek, “we can’t arrange it like that.

It’s fate from God.”

“Can’t it be done?” Emily shook her head slightly.

“No, Love.”

Before the little girl’s shoulders slumped again, Barbara placed a hand on the side of her mouth. “Shhh, Emily…. Actually, I also hope that my child is a girl. How about we pray together? Who knows, God will grant it. But if it doesn’t come true, don’t be disappointed.”

Emily’s eyes lit up with hope. “Yeah! I won’t be disappointed, Auntie. Let’s pray together later.”

“Okay.” Barbara gave her thumbs up. Emily responded with her tiny thumb.

“So, is it true that Auntie is pregnant? That’s what you want to announce, right?” Louis blinked at Philip.

Philip smiled faintly. Putting an arm around his wife’s waist, he nodded. “Yes, Barbara just had a test pack this morning. The results

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were positive.”

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Melanie widened her eyes. She brought her seat forward so that her body almost touched the table. “My daughter is really pregnant?

Soon, she will also give me a grandchild?”

Barbara nodded slightly. “Yes, Mom. Soon, there will be another

person who calls you Grandma and calls me Mommy.”

Melanie got up from her chair. She circled halfway around the table, stopping at Barbara’s side, hugging her. “Congratulations, My Daughter. You will finally become a mother. Be healthy, okay?”

Barbara patted Melanie’s arm with her eyes closed. “Thank you, Mom. Later, please teach me how to be a mother.”

understand it yourself instinctively.” Melanie patted her

possibly take care of a baby without learning, Mom.

need to

a baby doll for Auntie? Auntie can practice with

next to his head. “Auntie

“You’re very kind, Emily, Louis. But no. I’ll just borrow

twins looked displeased. Everyone

response.

intend to hold a gender reveal

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and Barbara exchanged glances. While

smiled.

at Louis and

Auntie should be holding her own event,”

Uncle Philip.

more mysterious. “In fact, it would actually be very special. Just think of the gender reveal as a beautiful gift from us to

child was a girl. She could accompany me to play later. But if it was a boy, I would still be happy.

it a bonus for Louis. You were hoping. for

puffed up. His lips pursed. “I already have Russell and Orion, Auntie. So, I hope that your child is a girl. That way, Emily won’t

be alone.”

so caring and understanding. Even Emily

“Thank you, Louis.”

may I join you

firmly. “Of course you

is a boy, I will still be happy. My troops will increase. We can strengthen

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“So, you guys agree that it could be a gift for

twins nodded cheerfully.

birthday soon. I hope two months isn’t too

schedule, Louis. How about we join Auntie in learning to care for baby? We also have to practice so

Let’s practice being good big brother and

months passed in a flash for the twins. On their birthday, they were the busiest people

Welcome,

the dishes.”

that you are willing to

received gifts. At first glance, they looked like adults in toddler form.

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