Witnessing her radiant smile, Ruben burst into delighted laughter that filled the room.

“Look at that precious sight! She’s smiling at me! Oh, you precious little darling, you’ve completely melted this ancient heart of mine!”

The family converged again like moths to flame, eager to witness the baby’s smile for themselves.

Elliana watched them with quiet amusement dancing in her eyes. Her daughter, it appeared, had become the family’s most treasured new source of joy. Her smile lingering on her lips like a sweet aftertaste, she searched the room for her son. After days away from him, she had missed him with an intensity that surprised even her own heart.

Felix had been resting with Paulina earlier, but Cole had since gathered him into his own protective embrace.

Elliana crossed the room quickly and lifted her son from Cole’s arms, drawing him close against her chest where he belonged. Just then, a fresh explosion of exclamations erupted from Ruben’s corner of the room, pulling everyone’s attention back to Beatrice.

“Beatrice just peed!” Jeff shouted in surprise. Instantly, a wave of excited chatter filled the room.

“No way, she actually did it! She peed!”

“Beatrice peed! What do we do now?”

“Quick, grab a diaper, a new one, fast!”

Within seconds, the chaos turned almost comedic as everyone sprang into action. Ruben took charge, giving orders as the others fumbled their way through Beatrice’s diaper change.

For a baby barely over a month old, being surrounded by such a devoted crowd felt more like a royal event than an ordinary diaper change.

Across the room, Elliana and Cole exchanged amused glances, their hands moving to rub their temples. Their eyes dropped to their son, who seemed invisible amidst the commotion, and a little twinge of sympathy bubbled up. Was their boy being left out on purpose? Why did Beatrice get all the attention? Their little boy was undeniably adorable, strong, lively, and clever, yet everyone overlooked him.

Right then, Felix’s eyelids flickered open. Without making a fuss or even whimpering, he spotted his parents and broke into a dazzling smile.

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Elliana’s heart melted instantly. Bending over, she pressed a soft kiss to his cheek and whispered, “You’re such a sweet, handsome boy, Felix. Having Mommy and Daddy dote on you is more than enough. No need to envy your sister.”

Just then, a voice rang out from the doorway.

“Elliana! Elliana!”

Elliana glanced over and saw the four-year-old Sunny bounding in with a wide, carefree grin.

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