Chapter 189

When Michael and Cassandra arrived at Curtis and Delia's house, Curtis happened to still be home. The two men exchanged a quick nod-polite, but distant. Michael was clearly impatient to see Cody. The fact that he even managed a greeting was already impressive. Cassandra followed behind him, covering her mouth to stifle a laugh at how eager he looked. Thankfully, Rose didn't keep him waiting. They had barely stepped inside before she emerged from the hallway, carrying a chubby little Cody in her arms. The moment Michael laid eyes on the plump baby, he froze like someone hit pause on him. It was like time stood still. He could literally hear his own heartbeat thudding in his ears. Cassandra quickly noticed he was acting stiff and awkward, his hands even trembling slightly. Everyone there couldn't help exchanging glances-surprised at first, then amused. Delia leaned closer to Curtis and murmured with a barely restrained smile, "Babe, is Michael really that nervous? He's not serious, right