Shane stood up after helping her put on her slippers. He reached out to take her hand, “Let’s go downstairs.”
Natalie took his hands.
Shane rubbed against the palm of her hands and they headed downstairs.
The twins were playing in the living room, and tossed their toys aside at the sight of their parents.
“Daddy, Mommy, you guys are finally coming down.” Connor lifted his head to look up at his parents.
Sharon touched her belly and said, “I’m really hungry.”
“Let’s have dinner then.” Shane let go of Natalie’s hands and carried Sharon.
Sharon flapped her two little arms excitedly and exclaimed, “Higher, Daddy!”
Shane complied and carried her higher. The living room was alive with the little girl’s chuckle.
Natalie stood by Connor’s side and took in the heartwarming sight with a smile.
It had been some time since she had seen Sharon smile that happily.
Indeed, nothing brings greater joy to kids than having both their parents by their sides.
Shane let the little girl down and looked at his son, “Do you want a spin as well?”
Connor did not appear to be as enthusiastic as his sister and said, “No, that’s so childish.”
The little boy actually envied his sister but thought better than asking his father to carry him.
Natalie found his demeanor amusing and brushed the tip of his nose and said, “You are a child though.”
Shane’s lips curled into a smile as he too found it amusing.
Sharon pursed her lips in a displeased manner.
How dare Connor say that I’m acting childishly!
Connor did not know that he had offended Sharon, and put his arms around himself as he said, “Of course, I have an image to keep up, I’m a genius, and geniuses cannot be childish…”
“Alright, my little genius. Let’s eat.” Natalie interrupted the boy from prattling on and took him to the dining room.
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