Chapter 27 - A SECOND ANNOUNCEMENT
During a quiet family dinner at the Westchester estate in mid-summer, Clara handed Thomas a small white gift box.
Thomas opened the box curiously, finding a tiny pair of pink baby booties resting on a lace handkerchief.
Thomas looked up at Clara, his eyes widening in total shock and rising joy.
"Clara... are you...?" Thomas stammered, his voice trembling with emotional excitement.
"Ethan is going to be a big brother in January, Thomas," Clara revealed, her face beaming with radiant love.
Thomas jumped up from his chair, gathering Clara into his arms and lifting her off her feet in sheer delight.
He kissed her forehead, her cheeks, and her lips, laughing with overwhelming happiness and gratitude.
Baby Ethan clapped his small hands from his high chair, giggling along with his parents' joyful celebration.
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Their home was blessed once again with the bright promise of new life.
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