Elder Mitchell wasn’t buying it. "That just means you guys didn’t really want to give anything. If you truly wanted to, there’s no such thing as a gift that can’t be delivered."
The two old men started bickering again, but Hayden ignored them. Instead, he kept his eyes on the infant bathing room.
Before long, the nurse finished bathing the baby and carried her out.
Hayden reached out to take her, but the two elders immediately moved to get closer. He blocked them without hesitation. "Don’t you know old people’s eyes are toxic? You shouldn’t be staring at her for too long."
Elder Hart: "…"
Elder Mitchell: "…"
With that, Hayden carried the baby and walked away. The two old men trailed after him, hoping to catch another glimpse, but Hayden wasn’t about to give them the chance.
"Congratulations," Aaron, who had been standing nearby, offered his well wishes.
"It’s a daughter. Take a look," Hayden said, his pride practically radiating off him.
Aaron lowered his gaze to the
