Matthew continued chatting with Veronica about recent events, but as he spoke, he realized that he wasn't getting a response. Only then did he notice that she had actually fallen asleep in his arms.
Listening to her steady breathing, he didn't dare move, afraid that he might wake her up.
There had been so much happening in the hidden clan during this period, and she had been under a lot of pressure. He knew she hadn't been sleeping well, so he hoped she could get some more rest.
Just then, he heard babbling sounds coming from beside them.
When he lifted his head, he realized his little one was awake and lying in the crib, babbling and blowing bubbles.
Yet, because Ada and Alan looked so alike, he couldn't tell which one had woken up.
"Hush…" He made a hushing gesture, hoping the little one would settle down, but how could an infant understand? Instead, Matthew's action amused the baby, who giggled and revealed a small white tooth, looking especially adorable.
In that instant, Matthew truly understood the happiness of being together as a family. Isn't happiness about embracing my wife and watching my two children grow up safe and healthy by my side?
He thought about getting up to comfort the baby, but Veronica's head was resting on his arm. Afraid that getting up would disturb her rest, he could only take off his shoes and place his feet on the edge of the crib to gently rock it.
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