Steven stepped up to Farley. "I'll give you a piggyback."
Farley immediately climbed on Steven's back. "Thanks!"
The doctor said, "President Dixon, let us handle this."
Farley clung to Steven. "I just want my brother-in-law to carry me."
The repeated "brother-in-law" made Steven more touched than any compliments. "I'll carry you."
The doctors were speechless, President Dixon had really changed. To win back his wife, nothing he did would surprise anyone.d2
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Although Farley was thin, he was tall and not exactly light. He was much heavier than Hannah. Steven could carry him, but to carry him all that way was quite a struggle. Especially since Hannah's leg hurt and she was walking slowly, Steven had to walk slowly too. After a while, they were still a fair distance from home.
Noticing Steven's sweaty forehead, Hannah said, "Farley's not light. Why don't you take him home first, no need to wait for me."
Steven said, "I can still carry him."
Hannah had nothing to say. Steven was determined to wait for her, and there was nothing she could do about it.
They slowly walked home, and even withstill a distance from the door, all three of them could smell the aroma of grilled fish. Farley said, "Mom's always so cool-headed. No matter what happens at home, mealtime is always top priority."
Hannah said, "Mom's the rock of our family. Everyone else can lose it, but she can't."
Farley asked, "Hannah, can I have grilled fish today?"
Hannah said, "I'll ask the doctor if there's anything you need to avoid; if not, eat your fill."
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