*Three Months Later*

*Olivia*

I stood over Elio’s cradle, cooing and playing with his feet. It was difficult to believe he was already seven months old. He just started teething again a few days ago, and while the screaming wasn’t the most pleasant, I couldn’t help but grin every time I caught sight of one of his partially emerged teeth.

The door opened behind me, and I heard Gio’s tread on the carpet. Out of habit, he dodged the one ...