Chapter 1379

Chapter 1379:

As the truth unfolded before them, Andrew’s initially suppressed anger dissolved into profound helplessness, leaving him utterly at a loss for words.

It was a good thing that his daughter was bright beyond her years, but her precocious nature sometimes left her parents feeling utterly out of their depth.

However, Andrew now faced a more pressing dilemma.

Nana’s sudden desire for a little brother—likely inspired by seeing El—stemmed from childish innocence. She couldn’t possibly comprehend what bringing another child into the world would mean for Madisyn.

Andrew had no way to explain childbirth to Nana without touching on its beautiful yet brutal reality—the very pain he had vowed Madisyn would never endure again.

With gentle diplomacy, Andrew could only offer his daughter a temporary compromise. “Sweetheart, Mommy and Daddy understand your request, but a little brother isn’t something we can conjure up overnight. Give us some time to think about it, okay?”

The words seemed to resonate with Nana, who had heard similar phrases in the live stream comments.

She nodded with surprising maturity. “Okay, but Mommy and Daddy, you must try your best.”

Andrew felt a knot form in his stomach at Nana’s earnest instruction to “try your best.” Masking his unease, he reached out and tousled her silky hair.

“Daddy understands. Now that you’ve said your piece, it’s time for little princesses to get their beauty sleep.”

“Okay, Mommy, Daddy, good night.”

Nana wrapped her tiny arms around Madisyn’s and Andrew’s necks in turn, planting a feather-light kiss on each of their cheeks before obediently climbing into her elaborate princess-themed bed.

As Nana’s eyelids fluttered closed, Madisyn gently dimmed the lights in her room.

Standing in the hallway outside Nana’s bedroom, Madisyn and Andrew exchanged meaningful glances.

𝙉𝙚𝙭𝙩 𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙥𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙖𝙡𝙬𝙖𝙮𝙨 𝙖𝙩 𝗀ⲁ𝗅𝗇𝗈ν𝖊𝗅𝘀․𝗰𝗼𝗺

Neither of them had ever imagined they would one day find themselves being nudged toward expanding their family by none other than their own daughter.

There had been a time when Madisyn had yearned for another baby.

But after witnessing Andrew’s profound terror during Nana’s birth and his subsequent vow to never let Madisyn endure such suffering again, she had quietly tucked away her dreams of a second child.

Madisyn couldn’t help but recall the gleam of excitement in her daughter’s eyes whenever she talked about having a little brother. She pressed her lips together, caught in indecision.

On one side stood the man she loved; on the other, her precious daughter. If it were just about her, she could accept either choice. But knowing that no matter what she decided, one of them would be left disappointed weighed heavily on her heart.

Andrew had no idea what was running through Madisyn’s mind. Seeing the contemplation flickering in her gaze, he assumed Nana’s words had stirred something in her.

He pulled her gently into his arms, his hand resting on her waist as he reassured her, “Madisyn, don’t think too much about it. I was just saying that for Nana’s sake. She’ll forget about it soon. I promised you — I won’t let you suffer again.”

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