“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?”

face. His shoulders. rose and fell to match his lungs.

not crying, Emily. I’m just happy because I got a little

him, Louis. His cheeks are very soft and smell good.” Emily stroked

very carefully. When

his sobs became even more

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

to

she sat on the other side

her lap, her mouth

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I’m afraid I won’t be able to hold

his tears and got off the sofa. From in front of Emily,

teary eyes. “Thank you, Louis.”

Emily moved her body, imitating the way Susan was cradling Russell earlier.

bed. If Kara hadn’t been leaning against his chest, he

them.

door opened. Seeing Philip and Barbara, the twins

couple smiled faintly. “Just like you, we also want to play

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

He’ll wake up,” Louis

Emily folded her lips inwards. “Sleep, Russell. Sleep well,” she

and Barbara were focused on the bed. Frank

in the hospital, Brother. How could you two be making

held 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 we’re

children and in-law are here too.” Barbara glanced at

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the su

innocently. ” Mom, you don’t mind seeing us like

shook her head lightly. “No, of course I don’t mind. I

Barbara with pride. “Did you hear that? My

sighed and nodded in resignation. “Okay, just do what you

want to do.”

door opened again. The presence of Jeremy, Ava, Vivian, Melanie, and Diana made Frank flinch. “What’s going on? Why did you come here at

tomorrow? Mommy and Russell are resting,” Emily

of answering, the people

youngest great-grandson? Gosh, he’s so cute.” Diana

sighed. “One more person will call me Grandma. For some reason, I suddenly feel

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

elbowed Melanie’s arm.

That was just an expression of my

finally opened her eyes. Seeing the

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