The children sat around the coffee table. Angeline was eager to wash the fruits for the children when Jay held her and pressed her down on the couch. He said i n a considerate manner, "You should stay seated. I'll wash them."
Angeline sat down next to Baby Zetty, her warm and loving gaze shifting from one child to another as she examined them closely. Eventually, her eyes fell on Baby Zetty's full and chubby face.
Baby Zetty's gaze flickered, and she did not know where to look. She was so nervous that she started rubbing her hands together.
Angeline noticed how self-abased Baby Zetty was and felt as though her heart had been pierced by a knife.
She took Baby Zetty’s hand and clasped it firmly in hers, saying in a tender tone, "Baby Zetty, your father and I know that you tried to jump off a building. Just because we didn't talk about it doesn't mean we don't care about you. We don’t want to give you more burden than you already have."
Baby Zetty burst into tears and said, "I know you and Daddy love me, Mommy."
Angeline said emotionally, "But you have no idea how
much we love you. Every child is their parents' treasure. We’ll be happy as long as you're healthy and a s long as things are going smoothly for you. We'll be in a constant state of anxiety if you're facing adversity. You may think that I'm exaggerating, but when you become a mother yourself, you will know just how worried you, as a parent, will be when you can't see your children."
Baby Zetty's tears trickled down her cheeks. "I'm sorry, Mommy."
Angeline took her into her arms with tears flickering i n her eyes, saying, “Now that we have finally raised you up, we don’t ask for anything in return. We only want you to be happy. How could you not cherish your life?
"I don’t care about your past, Baby Zetty. I just hope that you can get through all adversities with an optimistic and cheerful attitude in the future," Angeline said solemnly.
Baby Zetty nodded. "Okay."
When Jay saw Angeline and Baby Zetty crying in each other's embrace, he glared at his sons furiously while holding the fruit platter.
Jenson and Baby Bobbie received the hint immediately. Was Daddy blaming them for not livening up the mood?
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