The morning was lively, the kind of chaos only a close-knit family can create.

But whenever the mother-daughter bond took center stage, Kendrick and Chad felt like they were intruding.

Not long after, Molly announced with a yawn, "Mom, Dad, Grandma, Grandpa, I'm super sleepy. I'm heading to bed. Don't wake me up for lunch."

As she climbed the stairs, Chad's eyes followed her until she disappeared around the corner. "Molly!"

She looked back, slightly annoyed, "Yeah, yeah, I got it. I won't walk into the wrong room."

She passed by her old bedroom and headed straight for the master bedroom.

Chad turned back to his parents with a chuckle, "Mom, let Molly rest for a few days. When she goes back to work, let's ease her in gradually, no need to throw her into the deep end. She's under a lot of pressure." Coleen, proud of her daughter, replied, "When I was in the hospital, she handled everything from the ground up. Meetings, records, you name it."

Chad insisted, "It's different now. Her mindset is different. Rotating roles will only benefit her."

early seemed to be

Chad returned to the bedroom, finding Molly still asleep. When she woke up, she was startled to find Chad shirtless, "Chad, wake up! Why

sat up, the blanket sliding off, revealing his toned muscles,

threw them at him, "Wear something to bed

his casual grey home wear, "Let's go

nodded, "You go

home, Anya was curious about the bride's first day but felt it improper to intrude on the Byrne family. So, she soaked up the sun on the

watching her precious son roll around on the playmat, replied

count money. But your aunt, I guess she's

cheeks, Mia mused, "No wonder fairies are said to love eating children. Makes me want to gobble up my little one

The visit to Cooper's turned

and expensive child-rearing programs. Cooper, the only man there, compared the babies, certain none were as adorable as

classes, Cooper was protective when someone suggested his nephew needed to lose weight through swimming, "He's perfect the way he is. We're not interested." Just then, Andre called out, "Henry, time to

him into his arms, leaving the group of mothers

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