Chapter 1781

Lyra was up and walking, full of energy—nothing like a woman who'd just given birth. "I only just realized how much of a hassle having a baby is. Tell Sheldon to bring Cyrus over. I'm exhausted after all this walking," Lyra said. She lowered herself onto the couch with Charlie's help. Maeve chuckled, "The baby's not with Sheldon." Lyra froze. "What? Not with Sheldon? Then where is he?" "Sheldon gave up after three days. He couldn't handle it anymore. Zion's the one taking care of him now. "The baby only just fell asleep, but I'll have Zion bring him down." With that, Maeve dashed upstairs, leaving Lyra and Charlie staring at each other in stunned silence. Lyra muttered, "Is my son… still alive?" Charlie looked just as unsettled. "I was wondering the same thing." Of all people, why Zion? The man was practically a grim reaper in human form. What did he know about raising a baby? The thought of Zion looking after a newborn felt less like childcare and more like a death senten