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Kaia forced a polite smile. “He’s definitely adorable.”
“Have you picked a name yet?” she asked absently.
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Joanne’s face lit up with pride. “Yes, Allen named him personally. His name is Nicholas. Allen said he hoped Nicholas would grow up to be kind, generous, and strong–willed. Luna picked the nickname–Nic.”
Kaia’s smile stiffened. “Sounds great. Joanne, shall we head downstairs? I think the housekeeper said dinner’s almost ready.”
Joanne narrowed her eyes ever so slightly, a faint trace of disdain curling on her lips.
She knew it–Kaia didn’t like the child.
Well, what did she expect? She was practically a grandmother now, and Kaia’s belly was still empty. Who knew if Kaia’d ever
have kids?
Joanne almost hoped Kaia wouldn’t. That way, the only heir to the Graves Group would be her grandson, Nicholas.
Downstairs, Allen was all smiles as he turned to Kaia. “So, did you meet Nic? He’s a strong little thing.”
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That much was true–the kid did look sturdy.
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Kaia gave a polite nod. “Yes, I saw him. He’s adorable. Looks a bit… like a mixed baby.”
“Mixed?” Allen didn’t react with surprise. He’d heard that before.
Even the housekeepers had whispered about it—those unusually deep–set features. But there was no foreign blood in their family.
“What mixed–race nonsense,” Joanne snapped before Allen could respond. “He looks just like us.”
She glared at Kaia like she’d just insulted the entire family lineage.
lazily from his seat and spoke coolly, “Joanne, it was just a comment. No need to get so worked up. She was complimenting
child.”
Joanne fumed silently.
does everything feel so off
“Enough. You don’t need to comment
turned to Kaia, quickly changing the subject. “So,
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heard you got pretty sick for a while- sounds
his lead and smiled, “Yes, the weather
And the food was hard to adjust to. But aside from that, everything
at Allen with warmth. “Still, nothing beats being home. Thank you for your support this past year. Sorry for making you
rolled her eyes
Can’t go five
face lit up in a way that showed he really was in
family. There’s no need for thanks. Come, let’s eat. I had the chef prepare all your favorites. Eat as much as you like,
turned to Alyssa with a warm grin.
fried chicken when Allen gently
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they wanted
Landon said. “Just a little won’t hurt. I checked
an OB–GYN.”
got to taste the dish she’d
Nothing beats spicy food!
She remembered Alyssa didn’t use to like spicy food. Guess pregnancy really could change everything–even the
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the study, while Kaia took
what Grandpa wanted to talk to Uncle
Kaia perked up. “What?”
this since before you even came back. He’s trying
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