Chapter 976

Odell came in through the door just as Sylvia and Flint came into the living room. He stood there momentarily, tall and straight, as he stared at her and the baby with a deep and gentle gaze. Sylvia smiled. “You’re back.” Odell nodded and hummed in reply. He walked to her. Sylvia wanted to surprise him, so she said to Flint in her arms, “Flint, Daddy’s back.” She emphasized the word ‘Daddy’, to signal Flint to call his daddy. Flint looked at Odell and moved his tiny lips to utter, “Daddy…” Odell’s lips curved into a smile, his delight showing in his eyes. He reached out to take Flint into his arms. Feigning ignorance, he asked Sylvia, “Since when did he know how to say that?” Sylvia smiled at Odell’s delighted expression. “I took him to Grandmother’s room earlier and he suddenly called me Mommy.” Odell raised a brow. “He said ‘Mommy’ first?” Sylvia noticed the jealousy on his face. She could not help the feeling of pride even as she stammered, “Y-Yes.” Odell sq