Chapter 169

“Mommy? Are you okay? Why was Daddy yelling at you?”

“I’m okay, baby,” Renee said as she wiped her eyes.

Christian rubbed his eyes as he walked towards the couch. He crawled onto the couch beside her and she cuddled him to her side. He laid his head on her chest and she kissed his head.

“Why was Daddy yelling?” Christian asked again.

“We had a disagreement, baby. That’s all. I’m sorry we woke you up,” Renee said as she stroked his hair.

“I wasn’t asleep yet. Are you afraid, Mommy?”

“Why do you ask that?” Renee asked as she tensed up.

“I heard you yell at daddy. You sounded afraid. You’re shaking, too.”

“I’m just a little upset, that’s all. Everything will be better after we all get a good night’s sleep.”

“Are you having a baby?” Christian asked.

“So, did you hear everything?”

“I didn’t hear some of it. Daddy said something about a baby. He said he could have taken me. Is Daddy leaving?”