NovelStartRaphael smiled.
Shes young and naive.
Shes just curious.
Just then, Leyla chimed in enthusiastically, My mom used to feedlike that when I was a baby! The mood in the room shifted slightly.
In a quiet tone, Elissa scolded him, Kids these days understand more than you think! As he stroked Leylas hair, he gently said, Elissa feels a little shy.
Lets change the subject, okay? Leyla nodded compliantly.
Her attention returned to the baby as she remarked on his cuteness, comparing him to her baby brother Eason.
Eason looked just like this baby when he was born.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtRaphael and Elissa listened to her without interruption.
Every so often, Elissa glanced at Raphael, understanding clearly.
Despite having three children, including Brantley, he seemed to have a special affection for Leyla.
Perhaps because she was his only daughter, or maybe due to her mother... But Elissa wasnt troubled by this.
It wasnt that she didnt care about Raphaels past, but they had been through a lot together.
The past was behind them.
Olivia had moved on as well.
Elissa had no reason to dwell on old memories.
Library Raphael loved her, and he treated her and the children well.
That was all that mattered.
Life was never perfect, and every relationship went through its challenges.
Leyla gazed at Elissa tenderly and kissed her cheek, asking if she was still in pain from the delivery.
Then she softly said, Grandma said that giving birth is like facing life and death.
Aunt Elissa, what does a matter of life and death mean? Elissa thought Leyla was truly sweet.
Leyla was gentle and endearing.
Elissa couldnt help but glance at Raphael.
Leyla resembled him quite a bit, but perhaps because she was a girl, she looked more like Olivia now.
Elissa could picture how adorable Olivia must have been as a child.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmNo wonder Raphael found it hard to forget her.
She softly caressed Leylas cheek and explained, It means that once someone leaves home, they can never return.
After pondering for a moment, Leyla inquired, Does that mean you hat mean you m managed to go back home? Elissa nodded in affirmation. Leyla remembered the tshe accidentally killed a bird her grandfather cherished.
That day, she had thought about running away to avoid punishment.
Would she never be able to return hif she left that day? Then it was better to stay inside.
What if she got lost and couldnt find her way back? They continued talking e for quite stime. After Jarvis had his fill, he hiccupped.
Is he going to sleep now? the little girl whispered.
Holding his son, Raphael replied softly, Yes, babies usually sleep most of the day.
I used to do the same.
Leyla nodded in agreement.
Watching her father move towards the crib, she paused to think, and then jumped out of bed.
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