“Oh, look at Russell, Louis. Isn’t he very handsome? He’s clean and smells good.” Emily put her nose closer to Russell’s face. When she managed to kiss that very soft cheek, she giggled holding back her laughter. She didn’t want to disturb Kara who was sleeping in Frank’s

arms.

“Yes, he is very handsome. He looks like me. Isn’t that right, Grandma?

Louis raised his gaze towards the woman holding Russell.

Susan smiled amusedly. “Yes, he looks like you. Only his nose is a little sharper.”

Louis’ lips immediately pursed. His forefinger pointed at his own nose. “How sharp do you want Russell’s nose to be? My nose is already very sharp.”

Susan chuckled at Louis’ answer. “I’m just joking, Louis. It doesn’t matter whose nose is sharper. What’s important is that you’re both healthy.”

Louis nodded in agreement. His hands then rose to touch the baby’s

feet.

“Grandma, is Russell heavy?”

Susan raised her eyebrows. “Do you want to carry him?”

Louis glanced at Emily. “How about you try first? You’re a girl. You’re used to carrying dolls.”

Emily’s lips immediately pursed. “Babies are different from dolls, Louis. You should try first. You’re stronger.”

“You don’t need to worry,” Susan intervened. “I can help you hold Russell. He won’t fall. You just need to hold him gently and carefully.”

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“Okay then, let me carry Russell.” Louis climbed onto the sofa, sitting next to Susan. “Emily, pay attention to me.”

Emily took a step forward. Her hands guarded as her grandmother moved Russell to Louis’ lap.

“Hold his head with your arm. Another hand is here. Well, that’s right.”

Once Susan let go of Russell completely, Louis didn’t dare move. His smile conveyed millions of meanings. He was proud, moved, and happy. Unknowingly, tears began to gather blurring his vision.

“Louis, are you crying?” Emily leaned in, looking at Louis’ eyes.

Louis quickly bit his lips. “No. I’m not crying.”

“Yeah! You’re crying! Your eyes are watering!” Emily laughed

amusedly. “The first time you saw Russell, you didn’t cry. Why are you crying now?”

the baby’s small face. His shoulders. rose and fell

I’m just happy because I

His cheeks are very soft and smell good.” Emily stroked her own

his head closer very carefully. When

became even

is really crying. He must be moved.” Emily shook Susan’s leg. The old

want to carry him

ordered, she sat on

was moved to her lap,

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Grandma! What if he rolls over? I’m

the sofa. From in front of Emily, he helped to support Russell’s

with teary eyes. “Thank you, Louis.”

the way Susan was cradling Russell earlier.

secretly smiled in bed. If Kara hadn’t been leaning against

them.

Philip and Barbara, the twins widened their eyes. “Uncle, Aunt, you aren’t home

we also want to play

pursed. “It’s already late, Auntie. It’s almost midnight. It’s not time

You’re carrying Russell. He’ll wake up,” Louis whispered emphatically.

Emily folded her lips inwards. “Sleep, Russell. Sleep well,” she said then in a

on

could you two be

his index finger up to his lips. “Please don’t be loud. My wife is exhausted. She needs to rest. Besides, what’s the big deal if we lie here? Everyone knows that

your children and in-law are

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the su

Seeing Susan smiling, he blinked innocently. ” Mom, you don’t mind seeing us

of course I don’t mind. I actually

Philip and Barbara with pride. “Did you hear

resignation. “Okay, just do what

want to do.”

Frank flinch. “What’s

and Russell

the people surrounded Russell.

Gosh, he’s so cute.”

“One more person will call me Grandma. For some reason, I suddenly feel older,” she said, patting her bun.

can’t wait for Jeremy and Ava’s child to be born.

elbowed Melanie’s arm.

right? I’m grateful too. That

Kara finally opened her eyes. Seeing the people around her, she gasped. “Is it

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