Chapter 291

Harry was reluctant to part with Jackson, but it was getting late, and he had to go. But before he left, he shot Joshua a pointed look to remind him of his utmost priority to the family—having a baby. Joshua caught the look Harry gave him and shook his head in exasperation. After Harry left, Jackson rubbed his eyes, already dozing off. "I'll tuck Jacky in. I've straightened up the place. I'll make breakfast tomorrow. You can sleep in," Joey said. Before she brought Jackson upstairs, she added, "Remember to bring the laundry in from the balcony; it should be dry by now." "Got it," Queenie replied. She padded out to the balcony to bring in the laundry. She even watered the plants before returning indoors. Queenie entered the bedroom and saw Rascal playing with balled-up papers on the bed. It had been sleeping in Joshua's lap during dinner earlier. Now that it was almost time for Queenie and Joshua to go to bed, its nocturnal instincts kicked in, gearing it up for a night of mischie