As they enjoyed their dessert, Allen excused himself and headed upstairs. The rest of the family lingered in the living room, savoring the sweet treats.
Before long, Ava's eyelids began to droop, and she dozed off on Aiden's chest. Daphne noticed and offered to help. "Let me take her upstairs for you, Aiden. I can put her to bed."
Aiden smiled, grateful for the offer. "Thanks, Daphne. That would be a huge help."
Daphne gently lifted Ava, cradling her in her arms. Before heading upstairs, Mia piped up, "I wanna give everyone goodnight hugs!"
Mia scampered over to Aiden, Sophia, and Beatrice, giving each of them a tight hug and a kiss on the cheek. "Goodnight, Daddy! Goodnight, Grandma Beatrice! Goodnight, Mommy !"
Each of them smiled and hugged her back, wishing her a good night's sleep. With her goodbyes said, Mia took Daphne's hand, and they headed upstairs together, Ava still sleeping in her arms.
Daphne tucked the girls in bed and kissed them goodnight before turning of
