I Like My Brother Very Much

Stroking Gia's head gently, Hazel said, "Okay. Let's go and meet Valeria." The observant Luke could see the concern in Hazel's gaze. Before going, Hazel muttered, "Kids, Valeria may be a little... shy, so... don't touch him, okay?" Blinking innocently, Gia asked doubtfully, "Do you mean I can't hug him?" Hazel answered although it might disappoint her daughter, "Oh, it's temporary, okay? Because we're strangers to him for now." "Okay." Gia nodded obediently. The carefree Zac looked skeptically at Luke because even he could perceive that his mother was acting a little strange as if she was treading on thin ice. The strange feeling rose inside him but he didn't know what was going on. Luke nodded to offer comfort. This gesture instantly eased Zac's concern and put a smile on his face, knowing that he could always rely on his trustworthy brother. At this moment. Gia stared at the quiet Valeria with wide eyes, shining with excitement and fondness. He was as beautiful as a doll. Gia took a