“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?”

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

just happy because I got a little brother and

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

head closer very carefully. When he managed

sobs became even more obvious.

crying. He must be moved.” Emily shook

want to carry him too?”

nodded. As ordered, she sat on the other

moved to her lap, her

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heavy, Grandma! What if he rolls over? I’m afraid I

front of Emily, he helped to

eyes. “Thank you, Louis.”

second later, Emily moved her body, imitating the way Susan was

secretly smiled in bed. If Kara hadn’t

them.

door opened. Seeing Philip and Barbara, the twins widened their eyes. “Uncle, Aunt, you aren’t home yet?”

couple smiled faintly. “Just like you, we also

Auntie. It’s almost midnight. It’s not time to play, but time

nag. You’re carrying Russell. He’ll wake

lips inwards. “Sleep, Russell. Sleep well,” she said then in a thin, squeaky

Russell, Philip and Barbara were focused on the bed. Frank looked

hospital, Brother. How could

don’t be loud. My wife is exhausted. She needs to rest. Besides, what’s the big deal if we lie here? Everyone knows

your children and in-law are here

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the su

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

I actually like

and Barbara with pride. “Did you hear

sighed and nodded in resignation.

want to do.”

presence of Jeremy, Ava, Vivian, Melanie, and Diana made Frank flinch. “What’s going on? Why did you

not tomorrow? Mommy and Russell are

answering, the people

he’s so cute.” Diana pinched Russell’s cheek.

more person will call me Grandma. For some reason, I suddenly feel older,”

be grateful, Melanie. I can’t wait for Jeremy and Ava’s child to be born. I want someone to call me grandma.” Vivian

elbowed Melanie’s arm.

I’m grateful too. That was just an expression of my heart.”

Kara finally opened her eyes. Seeing the people

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