Clive immediately bent down and picked up the newborn baby from the crib. The infant was small, soft, and felt weightless in his hands. He held it very carefully, afraid to walk for fear that the baby might slip from his grasp.

“I’ll do it,” Mrs. Lafayette said as she stepped forward to take the baby from her son-in-law. She smiled and added, “Look at you, hesitant to walk with the baby. Alice can wait an hour; I’m not sure when I’ll get to see the little one. The way you’re holding the baby makes me nervous—I’m scared to see you walking around with it.”

Audrey smiled and remarked, “This is how new dads are. Over time, they’ll become accustomed to it, and soon their baby-holding skills will surpass those of many women. Clive was just like this at the beginning.”

Zachary observed the scene and listened to the comments of those around him. He thought to himself that when he had the chance, he would shamelessly go to the nursery, hug this little guy, and practice his holding technique. When Serenity had their baby, he wouldn’t be like Clive, who struggled to hold his child properly.

Zachary wanted to hold the baby, but seeing Clive’s embarrassment made him hesitate, as he didn’t want to feel embarrassed himself. He had cared for babies before, but they were toddlers like Sonny who could walk and talk, not newborns. The baby was so small and delicate that he felt unsure about holding it.

Just then, Alice began to sit up, and Clive hurried over to assist her. “You can see the baby while lying down; there’s no need to sit up,” he said, knowing that it’s better for women to lie down more and sit up less.

During confinement, it is essential to take precautions to avoid future back pain. It is said that issues stemming from confinement can have lifelong repercussions, which can be quite torturous. He must ensure that his beloved wife does not experience the problems associated with confinement. “It’s okay; I feel much better now,” Alice said as she sat down and reached out to embrace her son. Mrs. Lafayette handed her grandson to her daughter and remarked, “He drank 15 ml of milk powder. He’s quite healthy. Just look at how peacefully he sleeps. Alice, the baby really resembles you, except for his mouth.” Alice had a small, cherry-shaped mouth.