35. I Love You!

Clarice went upstairs and grabbed a chair, put it near Granpa Eliezer's room and sat on it. She won't be sleeping tonight, she will wait until her son wakes up. She wants to make sure he is okay.

She went back to her room, grabbed a book and returned to her spot outside Grandpa's room and started reading the book.

She was reading chapter 50 when Lorey exited the room. "Luna, good news. Your son is already awake!" she said happily.

Clarice dropped the book on the chair and rushed inside the room. She found Grandpa Eliezer talking to her son.

"Your mommy is here, son. Don't cry anymore," Grandpa Eliezer said gently, standing up to give way to the mother.

Caden looked at his mother. His eyes widened in surprise at seeing her. "Mommyyyyy!"

Clarice burst into tears. Tears of happiness rolled down her face. "Baby, you're finally awake! I'm so happy right now," she said in elation, hugging her son tightly, showering his face with kisses.

"Mom, where are Aunt Marina and Uncle?" Caden asked, confused, looking around the room.

"They are still there on the basketball court in Lashpar Village. They will continue to stay in the tent for the time being. I will take you there to see them if you are already healed from your fever, okay?" Clarice answered.

"Okay." Caden smiled. "Mommy, I feel hungry. I want to eat," he said.

"I'll get the chicken porridge from the kitchen." Lorey quickly left the room.

Caden glanced at the old man in the corner, smiling at him. "Mommy, who is he?" he asked, pointing at the old man.

Clarice smiled. "He is your grandpa. He is your doctor. He cured you of your fever. You can call him Grandpa from now on."

Grandpa Eliezer smiled brightly. "Hello, baby boy."

Caden smiled back. "Hello, Grandpa!"

Clarice's heart was filled with tenderness. It's nice to hear her son talking again. He looks energetic now and his whole body and forehead no longer feel hot. She glanced at the doctor. "Grandpa, thank you so much for healing Caden," she said gratefully.

Grandpa Eliezer smiled. "My pleasure. Anything for my great-grandson," he said and stood up, leaving the room to breathe fresh air outside, allowing the mother and son to bond with each other.

"You will meet your father soon. He is your Daddy Callum. He is the best father in the whole world!" Clarice squealed in delight, excited about introducing father and son to each other.

"Wow. Am I going to see my Daddy? Amazing!" Caden beams.

Clarice ruffled her son's hair lovingly, very proud of having a son like him, so energetic and full of life.

The door opened and Lorey entered the room holding a bowl of delicious chicken porridge. "Porridge is here!" she announced cheerfully.

Caden looked at Lorey. "Who is she, Mommy?"

"Hello, baby boy, I'm going to be your nanny," Lorey introduced herself to him merrily, putting the tray on the bed.

Clarice laughed in amusement.

"Hello, Nanny," Caden said with a smile, waving his hand at Lorey.

"Hello, little boy. You're so cute!" Lorey smiled brightly.

Clarice grinned. She picked up the bowl and began feeding her son the chicken porridge. "Is it delicious, son?"

"Yesss. It tastes yummy!" Caden answered after having a taste of the delicious and nutritious porridge. "Gimmee more!"

Clarice smiled, pleased that Caden didn't lose his appetite despite the high fever that ravaged his body a few hours ago.

Lorey felt happy that the boy approved of her cooking. "Of course, I cooked the porridge myself and sprinkled it with my love. There's more porridge in the pot, little boy. Eat all you can," she laughed merrily. "Ah, wait, I forgot the water. Let me get water," she said, and left the room.

A moment later, Lorey returned to the room with a pitcher of drinking water and a glass.

After Caden finished eating, Clarice chatted with her son.

"Son, tomorrow if you are well enough to play, I'll give you toys," Clarice said.

Caden's eyes lit up. "Toys? Lots of toys? All kinds of toys?"

"Yup!" Clarice replied with a laugh.

"Lemme see. Gimme my toys now. I want to play!" Caden demanded excitedly.

Clarice shook her head. "No. Not tonight, son. You have just recovered from a high fever. Tomorrow, I will let you play with your toys. So for now, you have to go back to sleep, okay?"

Caden pouted. "Mommy, gimme my toys. I wanna see them!" he insisted.

"No," Clarice said in a firm tone. "Now be a good boy. Go back to sleep now and tomorrow you can play with your toys. Okay?"

Caden finally relented, knowing he couldn't get his way. "Okay, Mommy. Goodnight."

"Goodnight, son." Clarice planted a kiss on his forehead. 'You have no idea how happy I am that we are finally reunited with each other. Go to sleep now. Close your eyes," she said softly.

Caden obeyed and closed his eyes.

Clarice took the blanket and covered her son's body with the soft garment. She hugged him again and kissed his forehead lovingly, pouring her love on him. The happiness she felt right now was making her feel like she was floating on cloud 9. "I love you so much, son."

"Sing me a song, Mommy," Caden asked in a sleepy voice.

"OK." Clarice smiled. "Sleep my darling baby, mother is not far away..." She sang melodiously and only stopped when she heard her son snoring softly. She put her hand on his forehead. It's no longer hot. Whatever medicine Grandpa gave him, it's very effective.

A few minutes later, the door opened and Grandpa Eliezer and Alpha Callum entered the room.

"How is he?" Alpha Callum rushed to the bed, eager to hear his son's condition.

"He's fine and sleeping for now. He's no longer hot. I think the fever is completely gone. Grandpa's medicine is very effective," Clarice replied.

"Good." Alpha Callum sat on the bed and ruffled his son's brown curls.

"You and your son have the same hair," Grandpa Eliezer commented casually. "Caden is your mini-me," he added, smiling brightly.

"Yeah, he does look like me in many ways. He is the future Alpha of the Savage Howl Pack," Alpha Callum responded merrily, beaming proudly.

Clarice looked at Grandpa Eliezer and asked permission, "Grandpa, can we transfer him now to my room? So you can sleep in your bed properly?"

"Sure." Grandpa Eliezer nodded his head. "Just inform me if he has a fever again so I can check him again."

"Thank you, Pops. You're the best!" Alpha Callum said happily and gently lifted his son into his arms.

The couple left Grandpa's room and entered Clarice's room.

Alpha Callum settled Caden in the bed gently. Then he looked at Clarice and said, "If you are feeling sleepy now, you can sleep on the bed beside our son. I will stay awake the whole night to monitor his condition," he offered.

"Babe, why don't you sleep with us in bed?" Clarice suggested.

Alpha Callum shook his head. "Not now. Our son is still under observation. I want to ensure his safety. I want to make sure he has no more fever tonight."

"OK." Clarice entered the bathroom to brush her teeth and get some washing done. When she emerged from the bathroom door a moment later she was already wearing her pajamas, ready to sleep.

She went to bed and lay down.

Alpha Callum grabbed the blanket and draped it over the mother and son sleeping on the bed.

"I love you," Clarice murmured sweetly, looking into his eyes.

Alpha Callum smiled. "I love you more, babe," he responded lovingly and kissed her lips. He also planted a kiss on his son's forehead. "Sleep well, my love. Worry no more. Our son is finally reunited with us. We will never be separated from each other again," he said softly.

"Goodnight, babe." Clarice smiled happily and closed her eyes to sleep.

Alpha Callum settled in the chair beside the bed, determined to watch over his family until morning came. Watching his loved ones sleep peacefully in bed brings so much joy and satisfaction to his heart.

He finally knows and understands how it truly feels to be a father, and he loves every moment of it.

A dazzling smile broke into his face as he continued watching his son sleep peacefully on the bed beside his mother. It was an amazing sight to see, a lovely reunion that filled his heart with endless happiness.

Being a father is a wonderful feeling. It fills the void in his heart, it completes him.