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Chapter 31
DARLENE
It's now slightly over six months since I put to bed. My little champ Bran, as his dad fondly calls him is such an adorable baby. He's sleeping peacefully in the bed beside me and I can't help but marvel at how much he resembles his dad. Every time I look at him, I see a younger version of his dad.
Sandra has been quite helpful though she had to leave a month after I delivered and I had no choice but to employ a house help. She made sure she trained her and now Sylvia is the best nanny anyone can ask for.
Shone who was at school arrives and he runs straight to my bedroom to say hi to his little brother.
“Did Bran have his bath?” he asks and I smile. I know the next thing he'll say is that I should undress him and let him lie in the jacuzzi with him. He doesn't know that baby Bran is still young and can drown!
“Yes. I've already bathed him.” I say t
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