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Meanwhile at Lucy's home.Little Lucia was engrossed in watching Lucy dress up the baby girl.Though this wasn't her first time seeing the little girl but still she couldn't help but be fascinated and amazed by the latter's beauty.
" Auntie Lucy, When will baby Jemmy start walking? " She asked with her eyes brimming with curiosity.Lucy Smiled a little before she spoke up, " Hm, When she's about 10-15months old but she might start crawling anytime soon. "" Oh, can I carry her now? " She inquired after the baby had been dressed.
" Sure but you have to be very careful with carrying her. " " Okay. " She replied as she walked to the living room." Hm, let me go make some cereals for her, do you want some? " Lucy asked softly. Lucy had grown to like Lucia and love her company perhaps it's because the latter is super smartRelated chapters
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