Chapter 358

It was late at night in Slitton Hospital. The child who had slept through the day began to whimper softly at night. But his cries weren't as loud as those of other babies. They were weak, causing Nelson's heartache. He was so small, nestled in the head nurse's arms. He looked just like a kitten. "Will the baby really survive?" Nelson asked in a hoarse voice. He had never seen such a small baby before. "He'll make it, Mr. Tucker. Our director's son was also a premature baby, born at seven months. His head was no bigger than the rim of a teacup when he was born. And now, he's in college. Premature babies are just weaker when they're young, so the parents need to be extra careful," the head nurse reassured him. Nelson let out a sigh of relief. His heart softened watching the child suck on the bottle. The baby's eyes were half-closed as he drank. When he grew up, he would probably be as good-looking as Xyla and Cameron. "Mr. Tucker, would you like to hold him?" the nurse asked. Nelso