Chapter 250

Everett’s POV: The minor interruption didn’t trouble Scarlett at all. In that moment, her heart and eyes were filled entirely with our daughter. Though she wasn’t breastfed, Angel recognized Scarlett’s voice and scent. No matter how much she adored me—her father—a child’s dependence on her mother always came first. Held in Scarlett’s arms now, she was visibly excited, her tiny mouth puckering as she cooed and gurgled, as if trying to talk to her. “Why do I feel like she understands me?” she murmured softly, gently patting our daughter’s soft cheek. “Her eyes are full of wonder… my Angel is truly amazing.” I watched the mother-daughter interaction from the side, feeling my heart fill completely. Glancing at the bird’s nest soup on the table, I said quietly, “She’s very smart. She must take after you.” Hearing this, she shot me a playful glare. “Of course she takes after me… who else would she look like if not me?” “Yes, she takes after you.” Scarlett gave a soft snort. Even as she spoke