“Where is Ms. Cates?” the director asked when he couldn't see Annabeth Cates around.
Josh Batton smiled and carefully picked up Candice Batton from the cradle. “She’s still sleeping, but it’s fine. You can start with us first. My wife just delivered not too long ago and needs her rest.”
The director acknowledged with a nod.
“Waah… Waah…”
Candice suddenly started crying right then, making her father panic.
He carefully rocked her in his arms. “What’s the matter, Honey? Hmm? Did you poop?”
He placed her back on the cradle to check her diaper, making sure she wasn't soiled before he gently picked her up again. “Oh, I know. You’re hungry, aren’t you?”
He handed his daughter over to Sharon Lindt before walking side to prepare a bottle of milk, using his wrist to test the temperature until he was satisfied.
He returned to Sharon’s side and carried the crying baby into his arms before sitting on the white wool rug to feed her.
He seemed so sure of what to do.
Candice stopped crying as soon as she started drinking, her father watching her with a gentle look in his eyes.
Everyone on the production team melted at this sight.
It was as if time had stopped for the father and daughter.
“It’s fine, he can feed Candice here on his own. We should go down to eat first. You’re still recovering, so you shouldn’t eat too late,” her mother-in-law immediately objected.
“Is this necessary?” she asked helplessly as she was being pulled to her feet.
“Yes, let’s go.”
She nodded and was soon forcefully pulled outside by Sharon, with Wilson following closely behind.
Several crew members followed them to the kitchen and continued filming, while the rest stayed behind to film the heart-warming scene between Josh and Candice.
The female crew members were all filled with envy upon seeing how well the Batton family treated Annabeth.
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