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Rose gaped at the gift and then told her,
“What was the need for another gift? You don’t have to do that."
“Mom. You are right, I didn’t need to give you both anything, as no matter whatever I choose to give you, I will never repay the love and affection you both gave to me from the moment I entered your home. But I am sure you both will like this gift. Could you please open this now?.
Now.. Ok." Rose opened the gift paper, then the small box. Soon their eyes landed on a pair of small baby socks with a slight note attached to them.
“Happy anniversary to the best grandparents in the world."
A sequel escaped from Rose’s mouth. She started jumping up and down. William smiled in tears listening to this news.
Rose took Eva in a warm hug
“ This is the best gift, dear; thank you so much.”
William interrupted, “Rose dear, you are troubling her in a tight hug. “
"Oh yes, and why are you standing?" Come, take a seat first."
“ Mom.. I am fine."
Whereas Steve was busy inspecting the socks, “did it mean I am going to be an uncle soon? “
“ Certainly, “Michael told him with a smile
“Ooh God, we are going to have a tiny baby in our house. That’s the best news.“
Steve reached for Eva and took her in a hug
“Congratulations to you dear,” “
Eva smiled warmly at him and offered her congratulations to the soon-to-be uncle as well.
“Ooh yes! Wait and where is the soon-to-b father, Stephen? “ Steve called for him at that moment. Eva realized she didn’t notice Stephen‘s reaction to this.
Steve reached out to Stephen, who got still in his place from the moment the good news broke. He was just kept gazing at Eva
Eva also looked at his state and got worried
“congratsbrother."
Steve took Stephen in a big hug, but Stephen didn’t reply to his words and left from the hall towards the garden.
“ What happened to him? “Steve inquired, raising his eyebrow.
"I will just check on him, “Eva stated and left behind him
Stephen’s behavior also surprised Rose. “What’s wrong with him?”
William pulled Rose close and told her, “Don’t worry, everything is fine, dear. They both just want some privacy to celebrate this news.” “
Rose got relieved and chuckled at his words
This positive news delighted Michael. He couldn’t believe that his little princess was going to be a mother soon. The family got involved in celebrating this news
In the adjacent corner of the restaurant, the bar counter is in the open terrace space. Eva found Stephen making a drink for himself. She didn’t know why Stephen was looking so upset—he didn’t even congratulate her. Eva gathered her courage and reached for him
“Stephen, I understand that this news has caught you off guard, but don’t you feel joyful about the fact that we will soon become parents? “