Chapter 43

Wilhelm’s POV

Charlize stared at me, her bright eyes shining with disappointment at my answer.

I cleared my throat and placed my hand on top of her head. “I don’t care if it’s a boy or a girl,” I smiled. “As long as he or she is a good person, I’ll be more than happy to have either.”

The moment Charlize heard my answer, her face lit up, and I could tell she was relieved.

“I want to be a good girl for Mommy,” I heard her mutter, almost a whisper, as I looked down at the mug in her tiny hands.

“You already are, Charlize,” I assured her. “You’re even helping her rest.”

“Daddy’s right!” Grayson added cheerfully. “Kathryn’s resting well right now because of us!”

A shadow moved in the corner of my eye, and it was then that I realized who was listening.

Grayson noticed it as well and looked back at me as he spoke. “Kathryn? Are you up?” he asked cheerfully, hopping down from the platform chair. Charlize followed him, and the two of them found Kathryn smiling as she stretched her hand up in t