Chapter 3984
Serenity smiled and teased, “Are you just using Fabian as an excuse to avoid taking care of him? Deep down, you know he’s easier to handle now. He’s growing up and getting cuter every day. Sure, he still cries—that’s just normal for a baby. He can’t talk or walk yet, so crying is how he communicates when he’s uncomfortable or wants something. But once he starts walking and talking… oh, he’ll be a handful! Honestly, I think Fabian is at his cutest right now.”
Serenity spoke with the confidence of someone experienced in raising nephews. She had always loved children, especially babies just a few months old, finding them irresistibly adorable.
Lilian let out a small sigh. “I know all babies cry, but I just can’t handle it. It wears me out! Being a mom is no joke. But since becoming a mother, I’ve grown even more grateful to my master. He’s never married or had kids of his own, yet he became a father to me. He picked me up, learned how to care for a baby, raised me, nurtured my talents, and taught me everything I know about medicine. He’s not my biological father, but he’s been better to me than any father could be. I owe him everything. One day, I’ll repay his kindness tenfold. Even now, he helps take care of Fabian and trains my apprentice, Titus. Honestly, Titus feels like his apprentice too.”
Whenever she had time, Lilian would step in to guide Titus, but most of the time, he lived with her master and several other elders. They were the ones shaping him.
Serenity nodded. “Your master adores Fabian, and it’s clear Fabian loves him too. Asking him to help with Fabian isn’t a burden—it’s a joy for him. Remember how he used to urge you to get married just so he could experience the happiness of having a grandchild? Letting him care for Fabian is its own form of filial piety.
“And Titus is in great hands. Your master and the other elders treat him like one of their own. We can rest easy knowing Titus is with them. His future is secure. With their guidance—and the love and support of your siblings and the other seniors—Titus will grow up strong. The kind of child they’re raising won’t let anyone walk over him.”
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