Timothy cradled the tiny socks in his palm, a lump forming in his throat as an indescribable emotion surged within him.
After all, he had never interacted with a newborn before, let alone had any familiarity with their clothing and accessories.
Despite his usual aloofness, Timothy found the material of the tiny socks surprisingly soft and gentle.
Hastily, he returned the socks to the shelf, his demeanor awkward, as if handling the small socks was akin to facing a daunting creature.
Watching Timothy's actions, a shadow of concern crossed Mia's eyes: perhaps he genuinely harbored a dislike for children!
Nevertheless, Mia remained resolute in her decision to raise the twins independently, sparing Timothy any inconvenience.
Turning to Tara, she asked, "Would you mind assisting me in selecting a few outfits?"
Since they've already entered the store, refraining from making a purchase would appear inappropriate.
After Mia finished speaking, Timothy beside her suddenly interjected, saying, "Will a few outfits be enough? I'll take 20 sets!"
Tara was instantly delighted. "Wonderful, I'll gather them for you right away."
Given the substantial purchase, the store was sure to achieve impressive sales for the month.
Mia was surprised by Timothy's extravagant gesture and looked at him with astonishment. "Is it really necessary to purchase so many?"
She believed that acquiring just a few outfits would suffice, especially with Martha observing them. After all, Mia needed to return with something to show Laura!
Timothy remained unfazed. "Do you think I can't afford 20 outfits?"
"But this wasn't about the clothes," Mia thought to herself.
Without delay, Tara approached eagerly. "Is there anything else you require, sir, madam? I'm here to assist with your selection."
Timothy casually gestured toward the array of baby clothes on display. "We'll take everything: clothes, shoes, coats, hats, scarves, and all of these socks."
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