Chapter 270: Another night of fear.

They were all tense, expecting her to push the baby away. They had not yet forgotten the fact that her child died and Deanne’s had lived.

"Help me up Lanai." Sigrid commanded.

Roland did not let Lanai do it, he rushed in to help her personally and then he took advantage of the moment to climb on the bed and sit next to her.

Lady Iryne out the child in Sigrid’s arms instructing her on how to carry it in the right way. "Be gentle, children bruise easily." she warned.

She was worried because she recalled her daughter’s old ways of mishandling animals. How she had switched from an animal hater to an animal lover was a miracle. A miracle she was thankful for.

The baby was awake and he was as energetic as Lady Iryne had said. He was making small uncoordinated kicks and stretching his hands.

"How cute." Sigrid whispered. She tilted her head upwards and looked at Roland. "My love, what do you think?"

"He has a lot more hair than I have ever seen on a baby." He commented.

Some people chuckled.

"That is why I suggested that he be named Hairy Thorin." John jested, earning himself glares from his mother and grandmother who did not think the joke was funny.

John had told the joke five times and it was still not funny.

no sense of humor." he whispered

about the baby’s strong grip so he dangled his finger in front of the baby. Baby Thor grabbed the finger and held onto it. Slowly and gently, Roland tried to dislodge the hold of the baby but that grip

of great strength." Roland said. There was a break in his voice, he was veiling his emotions

been one of great strength too. She blew in

give them some privacy. As they were leaving, three maids led by Lanai entered the room and brought

close to the bed so that the food was within Sigrid’s reach. Roland sent them

on

you have not

drink. "I am sorry, I should not have told my grandmother about the

retrieved the winter melon soup from his hands and returned it to the table. Then, she climbed on top of him and gave him a hug. There were no words

her eyes. His love was really enduring.

so

tightly. The weight of what they had almost lost again hung heavy in the

him as well--our baby. You were not breathing Sig--" He swallowed hard, the words fighting against

She didn’t respond.

again. I was excited and I almost__"

bed. He had imagined the worst case scenarios, how she would react if the baby was lost. He had been sure that she would leave him in one way or another. Maybe physically or mentally. Not all couples

down his cheek unnoticed. "I am supposed to be your protector and yet every time you need

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