Chapter 1935

The children sat around the coffee table. Angeline was eager to wash the fruits for the children when Jay held her and pressed her down on the couch. He said in a considerate manner, “You should stay seated. I’ll wash them.” Angeline sat down next to Baby Zetty, her warm and loving gaze shifting from one child to another as she examined them closely. Eventually, her eyes fell on Baby Zetty’s full and chubby face. Baby Zetty’s gaze flickered, and she did not know where to look. She was so nervous that she started rubbing her hands together. Angeline noticed how self-abased Baby Zetty was and felt as though her heart had been pierced by a knife. She took Baby Zetty’s hand and clasped it firmly in hers, saying in a tender tone, “Baby Zetty, your father and I know that you tried to jump off a building. Just because we didn’t talk about it doesn’t mean we don’t care about you. We don’t want to give you more burden than you already have.” Baby Zetty burst into tears and said, “I know yo