Loius POV
I tried not to squeal.
I really did.
But judging by the way my freckles burned red and my cheeks puffed out, I was failing miserably. I felt like I was about to combust from excitement.
Tomy chuckled beside me and scooted closer as I started cooing before I even got a proper look at the pup. When Melvin finally pulled down the white blanket the baby was bundled in, we got a clear view of the round little face and chubby cheeks.
I nearly lost my mind.
“Oh—oh! Look, he’s opening his eyes!” I whispered, trying to keep my voice down, though it came out embarrassingly squeaky.
We watched as the pup blinked open his large eyes, revealing a soft greenish-hazel color. When his tiny tongue poked out, I instinctively pulled him closer to my chest.
Tomy didn’t say anything. I could
