Chapter 1019

I heard the rocking chair creak. When I looked over, I saw Lisa getting up from it and walking outside. "Hey, where are you going?" I asked her. She didn't respond, and my voice startled Merry, who started crying. I quickly picked her up. Just then, the nanny rushed in, hearing the noise, and immediately reached out to take her. I didn't hand her over, though. Instead, I gently rocked her. I should have been the one holding my baby. After all, to Merry, my embrace was the warmest. It was my privilege, and I wouldn't let anyone take it from me. As I rocked her, I glanced outside and saw Lisa walking over to Brandon, who was still decorating for Valentine's Day. "Maddie's calling you," she said. Brandon looked up at her, and I shook my head, though he couldn't see me. He immediately put down what he was holding and hurried over to me. Meanwhile, Lisa picked up where he left off, continuing to arrange the decorations. "Lisa, you're here too?" Joelle saw her and happily came over to