Everyone fell silent at his words. How many times had they endured such thoughtless remarks?

Ugly? How could he say something like that. The baby was the spitting image of his father, even if the stubborn

man refused to admit it.

Molly bit her lip, her eyes flashing with frustration as she glared at Morrison. “That’s your son. And for the record,

you were even uglier when you were born.”

It seemed that it was true, Grandchildren were more precious to the grandparents than their own children.b2

Morrison appeared unfazed by their collective outrage. He pursed his lips and looked back at the baby.

Where was the chubby, cherubic infant he’d been promised? Instead, there was this wrinkled, red-faced little

creature, features barely defined. How could this be his offspring?

He sighed. Well, ugly or not, the kid was his flesh and blood. There was no denying that.

As if sensing his father’s disapproval, the baby in his swaddle stirred. His tiny fists clenched, his mouth puckered, as

if he were on the brink of tears.

Rose, sensing the impending meltdown, began to rock the infant gently. She leaned in and planted a soft kiss on his

forehead. “There, there, sweetie. Mommy loves you.”

The baby cooed softly, nuzzled his head against her, and settled down.

Rose’s smile was tender, her heart full. No one else could understand the rush of joy, love, and wonder she felt at

that moment.

As the “ugly little thing” calmed down at Rose’s soothing words, Morrison couldn’t help but feel surprised. Was the

baby really that sensitive? Or was it just Rose’s touch?

He was still scrutinizing the baby when Rose nudged him with her elbow. “Hand me my phone, will you? Chloe’s

dying to see the baby.”

Morrison, though irked by Rose’s interest in Chloe’s opinion, reached over to the nightstand and passed her the

phone.

Rose dialed up a video call, and within seconds, Chloe’s face appeared on the screen.

“Rose…”

“You weren’t waiting by the phone

was a relief to

the camera

infant, who seemed to be sleeping

there was an unmistakable resemblance to

leaned over Chloe’s shoulder, catching a glimpse of

at him.

straightened up. “He’s not exactly

back to the screen. “Well, the baby does have quite a bit of

out. “He has gone too far.

hesitation, Chloe nodded. “Of course,

her baby called ugly. Damon had crossed

“Don’t think your kids will be any prettier. And I’ll

call them ugly soon.”

ugly as your kid. Genetics

us.”

fighting.

their children are bound to be attractive.

long as his future wife is gorgeous, I won’t worry about how my

from Chloe, his face stormier than ever. “Who’s your future

innocently. “Little Moon. I’ve already talked to Chloe about

in-law.”

voice was icy. “That’s not

“You don’t get a say in this. Chloe and

not up for discussion.”

the exchange, reached for Damon’s hand. “Let’s not fight. Rose just had

control of her emotions.”

took a deep breath, suppressing his anger, and tried to

up.

cry of outrage startled Chloe.

in Rose’s arms. “Chloe, look! My son’s so upset by your

and he’s

Damon, and indeed, the baby who

his gaze on

him. As a newborn, the baby did fascinate him, but the

having designs on his daughter

ever be good enough

of rejection filled the air as Damon

before him.

had been fixated on the smartphone camera for a good while, his lower

on

an eyebrow, his mischievous side eagerly anticipating the

an eternity, the little guy started flapping his tiny arms and legs, staring at the camera and breaking into a

joyful grin.

nothing short of charming

her mouth in surprise, “Oh my God. The baby just smiled. Could it be that he smiled

Rose could utter a word, the camera feed was suddenly dominated by a “gigantic” head looming

frame.

his face darkening as he witnessed his own son’s beaming smile. “Do you even

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