Page 219 of His Sunshine Baby

Shit… I’m going to be one weak-willed father. I sigh a bit and turn to Damian. Maybe we can make an exception, just this once? I see Nora give him the look too. Thank Moon Goddess my sister-in-law is on my side. He nods and turns to Tonia.

“Make sure she sees her mom.”

Tonia frowns.

“The hospital director won’t be happy.”

“The hospital director’s salary comes from my wallet,” growls Damian, “and the budget comes from our company. Let him know he had better think twice before being unhappy.”

“Sure thing, Boss.”

Tonia walks away to warn the nurses, and Daniel turns to us with a frown.

“Where will she stay? Elena doesn’t have a place here; we left our apartment and she sold her parents’ house.”

“Both were on the White Moon territory, anyway,” says Liam.

“I’m not homeless,” I say to him.

“Why would she live with you?” says Daniel. “Technically, you were a stranger until two hours ago. You’ve never raised a kid, as far as I know, and you don’t know anything about her.”

I would argue against not raising anyone, considering what a pain in the ass Liam was growing up, but I’ll leave that for now.

“I’m still her father,” I growl.

“Her estranged father. I’m her godfather; I’ve talked to her and her mom every week since she was born!”

“Shut up, both of you!” suddenly yells Nora. “First of all, may I remind you this is a hospital, so be quiet. Second of all, Estelle is right here, so stop fighting in front of her. And third of all, she will stay with us.”

Liam opens his mouth to argue, but she glares at him.

“Liam, I’m very tired, very pregnant, and your Luna. Don’t you think about it.”

“That’s my wife.”

Liam and I both glare at Damian and his smirk. Does he really have to brag right now?

“Anyway, we have plenty of room at home,” she adds. “Everyone can sleep over for now.”

“Guess I’ll get to see my nephew, then,” says Liam, avoiding my eyes.

I guess he is still mad at me too.

“Estelle, you’ll be able to meet your cousin tonight!”

She looks at Nora with surprised eyes.

“My cousin?”

“That’s right, honey. Your cousin James. He’s younger than you, only two years old.”

Estelle smiles, visibly happy, though she doesn’t dare to add anything else. Her hand is still holding on to mine. Somehow, it’s a huge relief to me. She doesn’t consider me a stranger.

“Boss, you can go in now,” announces Tonia. “Not too many people at once, though.”

“I can see Mommy?” suddenly asks Estelle.

“Yes, honey, but you have to be very quiet, okay?” replies Nora.

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