“When will Joshua come back? I must go back tomorrow,” asked Noah.
He came here mainly to see the baby and visit Dolores by the way.
Dolores answered, “He’s been taken out for a while. He should come back soon. It’s so rare for you to come over. Please stay for lunch.”
“Sure,” Noah agreed happily.
When it was time to prepare lunch, Dolores asked Coral to cook more dishes.
Since Coral was alone, Dolores was worried that she would be too busy. She said, “If you are bored, Noah, you can go to the study and find some book to read.”
“I’m familiar with your house. I’ll make myself home.” Noah was quite relaxed.
Dolores stood up, “All right. I’m going to prepare lunch.”
“I’ll help you.” Chloe stood up.
Theresa said, “You are pregnant. Just stay here. I’ll help them in the kitchen.”
“It’s still young. I’m fine.” Chloe stood up. Dolores pressed her down, “We have enough helpers. If you are bored, please watch TV.”
Chloe was a bit embarrassed, “You are all busy, but I’m idle. I felt not so appropriate.”
Dolores smiled and said, “We’re family.” After that, she walked out of the living room. Theresa followed her. She pulled Theresa’s hand and asked, “Are you all right?”
Theresa shook her head, “I’m OK.”
Dolores heaved a sigh. She was worried about Theresa the most.
Although Theresa had hidden her depressed look very well, Dolores still noticed it.
Seeing that they come into the kitchen, Coral said, “I can handle it all by myself.”
“It’ll take you a long time to finish them all. Let us help you make it faster,” said Theresa. She poked Dolores and asked, “Did you do it on purpose?”
After all, in the past, Chloe coveted Dolores’s husband. Now, they became relatives. Things were so unpredictable.
Dolores glanced at her, “Are you mocking me?”
“I’m a joke myself. Who would I mock?” Theresa walked to Coral, “I’ll cut the vegetables for you.”
Coral answered, “Okay. I’ll wash them.”
Dolores said, “I’ll cook them.”
They worked together and worked fast. Soon, the lunch was ready. Jessica and Kevin brought the baby home. Noah took Joshua from Kevin’s arms. He noticed that the baby looked like Dolores a lot.
“Have a rest, Jessica. I’ll get you a glass of water,” said Kevin.
Jessica walked over, “I can do it myself. Thank you, though. You should be quite tired as you’ve been holding the baby all the time.”
Jessica poured a glass of water to him.
Kevin smiled.
Coral walked out of the kitchen and said, “Guys, wash your hands. Time for lunch.”
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