Chapter 736

“Sweetie, why are you standing here alone?” Norah asked, scooping Cooper into her arms. “Do you want to tell us something?”

Cooper looked up, a little unsure. “I wanted to play with you and Dad. But if you’re busy, I can just watch cartoons.”

Normally, even if Kevin came home late, he always made time to play with Cooper and Reina. But tonight, he’d gone straight to the bedroom with Norah. Cooper hadn’t wanted to interrupt—but he missed their time together.

“We’re done with work,” Norah said, carrying him downstairs. “Let’s hang out.” Kevin followed, and soon the three were sitting on the couch, talking and laughing. Reina was passed between them until she finally fell asleep in Cooper’s arms.

Cooper sat frozen, afraid to wake her. Norah noticed how stiff he was. “Baby, let me take her to the cradle. Your arms must be tired.”

“No, Mom, let me hold her a little longer,” he whispered, holding Reina close. Her chubby, rosy cheeks were too cute to let go.