Alessia’s apprehension grew.
Had her son asked more than he was letting on?
She studied the boy’s face intently, but Milo’s cunning expression didn’t waver.
He playfully teased her, ‘Don’t worry, Mommy, the doctor’s got it under control. We’ve waited for so long, what’s a few more weeks?’
Unease gnawed at Alessia, but she decided to trust Milo’s innocence and brushed off her concerns, thinking, ‘Maybe I’m just overthinking.’
They rejoined Veronica, heading off to the amusement park.
When Alessia went to the bathroom, Veronica turned her attention to her young nephew. ‘You got your blood drawn, kiddo? Did it hurt?’
Milo smirked, his eyes sparkling with a newfound sense of purpose. ‘A little, Aunt Veronica. But hey, if this means I might finally have a dad, I can tough
