Chapter 2030

While the two men had their "friendly" exchange, Sheena gently asked Jacintha about her pregnancy. Asher had been quietly standing by for ten minutes. Annoyed by the adults' pleasantries, he said, "Daddy and Mommy, you need to handle your business, so hurry up. I have homework tonight, so let's not waste each other's time." In front of the adults, he stood with his hands in his pockets and an indifferent look in his eyes, appearing more mature than the grown-ups. Jacintha sighed. "I hope this baby is at least half as sensible and easygoing as Asher." Elliot replied, "If the baby takes after you, there's a chance. But if it takes after Lionel, we might have to give it a few good spankings to straighten it out." Jacintha covered her mouth and chuckled while Lionel looked slightly embarrassed. Seeing that the conversation was about to continue, Asher impatiently headed into the yard, forcing the discussion to end. Then, the adults went their separate ways. Sheena and Ell