One of the primary reasons Wyatt Perry wanted to have a second child was that he wanted to watch a child be born and grow up, to make up for the regret of not being able to accompany Little Ann as she grew.
Claudia Ross showed Wyatt Perry photos of Little Ann's childhood. When he saw those pictures with Mark Reed in his place, he couldn't help but feel upset.
He had never known the taste of jealousy before, but now he understood it all too well.
He disliked the sensation of feeling sour inside, bubbling with helplessness.
Claudia Ross was exhausted by Wyatt Perry to the point where she didn't even know when the guests had left, sleeping until noon the next day before getting up.
As soon as she went downstairs, Esmee Perry threw herself at her, hugging her excitedly and asked, "Aunt Carol, do you have a little baby now?"
Despite Wyatt Perry's repeated corrections, Esmee Perry still habitually called Claudia Ross, "Aunt Carol."