CH.63

"Lavi!"

Tyler's bright voice rang out like a bell.

I turned just in time to see him come barreling towards me, all tousled blonde curls and dimpled cheeks.

He'd clearly just woken up from his afternoon nap, rubbing his little fists against those big blue eyes in an effort to banish the last traces of sleepiness.

"Well, hello there, munchkin," I laughed as his solid weight slammed into me with his short arms winding around my neck in a fierce hug.

"Did you have a good sleep?"

"Uh huh," he mumbled against my shoulder and nodded vigorously.

When he pulled back, his face had split of all bright eyes, cherubic charm, and mischievous delight.

It was such an Andre expression that it made my heart squeeze fondly.

"Tyler! Get that cute little butt over here so I can snuggle my favorite nephew," Karl called out with a deep chuckle, his arms opening wide in invitation.

But Tyler simply giggled and burrowed back against me shamelessly as he ignored his uncle's request