Chapter 124. You Are My One and Only

The summer brought soaring temperatures to Irving City. As Carlos crawled around the house at ever faster speeds, Scarlett found herself finding profusely just trying to catch up with him. Nonetheless, it was finally time for them to go on vacation and escape the heat.

“You naughty boy, behave yourself, otherwise, I’ll have to teach you a little lesson!”

The baby turned around to take a glance at Scarlett. Then, he reached his small, fat hand up in rebellion. As Scarlett rushed to him to make sure he didn’t fall over, Carlos burst into a fit of the sweetest sounding giggles.

“So, have you packed up all of your things?” Francis said as he walked into the room.

“Yes, everything has been readied for your trip, sir!” Grace said.

 “Come on, let daddy carry you now, mommy’s arms are getting sore!” Francis said as he held out his arms towards the baby. As Carlos was swiftly transferred into Francis’s arms, he rubbed his face into his neck.

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