"Clyde, your mother said you really like kids. Here, give her a hug."
Esther Lloyd, Hector's wife, said enthusiastically as she handed over a three-month-old baby girl. Her eyes sparkled teasingly.
Clyde had never held such a small baby. His first instinct was to step back instead of reaching out.
"She's too small, Mrs. Lloyd."
He even hid behind Hannah, his brow furrowed as if facing a great challenge.
Esther noticed Clyde and Hannah's intertwined hands.
"Clyde, is this your girlfriend?" She sounded surprised.
Hannah wanted to explain, but before she could speak, the small baby was placed in her arms.
"What's your name?" Esther cheerfully asked her.
Hannah awkwardly took the baby while trying to answer Esther's question.
By the time she finished answering and held the baby secur
