Larry heaved a long sigh and walked into the room.
“Have a seat, Joan. I'll go get you a glass of water.”
Vivian said after making sure Joan had settled down.
“No need, Mom. I'm not thirsty.”
Joan quickly turned her down. She couldn't bear to see Finnick and Vivian fuss over her.
“No way. It's important to stay hydrated,” Vivian insisted.
Sigh. When will I ever be treated like that?
Larry was really jealous.
“Mom, stop busying yourself. We have something to tell you.”
Larry would probably lose even more of his parents' attention after telling them the news. He felt really displeased about it.
“What is it?”
Vivian stopped in her tracks and asked. Finnick was also listening intently by the side.
“We went to have a medical checkup today.
Turns out we'll be having a baby boy.”
Larry announced the news calmly and waited for their response.
“A boy? It's a boy! That's great news!”
Finnick was the first to react as he slapped Larry's thigh and said happily.
Larry hissed. Why are you slapping my leg instead of yours?
He had no choice but to suffer in silence in his seat.
Vivian was also at a loss for words as she paced around the room back and forth. Her face was flushed red with excitement.
Larry and Joan were genuinely happy to see Finnick's and Vivian's reaction.
They had yearned for a grandchild for a long time. Hence, their loss of composure was totally understandable.
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