Chapter 67

GABE

I didn't realise that I have fallen asleep on the couch when the baby monitor emits Jacob's cries. I almost fall face-first on the floor as I hastily ran half asleep to Elle's room. I pick him up from his cot and whispered to him. I smelled his butt and peek inside his diaper but it seems that he didn't poop. I offered my thumb to his lips and watch as he almost sucked on it, realizing that he only needs some milk.

Balancing him on my left arm, I march inside the...