Chapter 185 : For the Love of a Boy

Becca.

The next day, I was well rested. My mind was clear from the argument I had with James followed by the intense sex we'd had to make up.

I had a few hours to kill before we'd head back to court, and in that time, I wanted to give Alessandro some attention.

I entered the nursery, walking up to the crib and smiling down at him. At the moment, he was asleep, peaceful, and with the hint of a smile.

Some of his toys were snuggled in there next to him, and I found my heart fluttering at the sight of a happy baby.

Only a minute later, however, his eyes opened and fixed on me. When he smiled, my world lit up.

The small child giggled and reached toward me, making grabby hands. "F*ck! F*ck!" he said, causing me to furrow my brow, smirk, and shake my head.

I leaned down and took the baby into my arms, pressing my index finger gently against the tip of his nose. He only giggled harder, in quite the cheerful mood. My smile widened. I changed his diaper a