Chapter 54 - Bond

It's 5 pm. I'm lying in bed as the doctor ordered. We've been home with the baby for over a day. Renee is sleeping in her cot bed next to me. We bought those special ones that attach to our bed for easy access to her. Kane was adamant that he didn't want me to struggle with getting out of bed every night to go feed her.

She's such a good baby. She doesn't cry unless it's necessary. My mother says I hit the lottery when it comes to newborns. She was ready to be in full mode grandmom mode but Renee is the calmest baby ever.

"Shalom." I hear Junior softly call out at the bedroom door.

"Yes," I say looking in the direction of the door. I forgot he was coming home today. He hasn't met the baby yet and I was excited for them to see each other.

"May I come in?" He asks after a beat.

"Yes, yes. Come in." I say sitting up on the bed. The opens and he smiles the moment he sees me.

"Did I wake you?" He asks whispering softly.

"No," I say smiling at him. "I was up," I say when I see disbelie