Wyatt Lewis and Aria Richardson exchanged a look of mutual desolation, "It turns out we're not worthy."
Waylon Lewis scooped some porridge with a spoon, carefully blew on it until it was at the right temperature, and then brought it to her lips, "It's not hot."
"I can eat by myself."
"I'll feed you." He wouldn't take no for an answer.
"..." Hope Williams opened her mouth and took a bite.
She really had no appetite today, swallowing with difficulty, but she knew the baby needed nutrients, and she couldn't just not eat.
Hope ate slowly, so Waylon also slowed down, spoon feeding her patiently without showing any sign of impatience until Hope said she really couldn't eat anymore. Only then did Waylon stop, swiftly finishing off the remaining porridge in her bowl with a few quick spoonfuls.
Throughout this, Aria watched as Waylon took meticulous care of Hope, and she finally heaved a sigh of relief.