Chapter 96

Natalie’s POV

The room door swung open, and the Rowsens filed in one by one until the space was filled with their lively presence.

“Hey, new mother!” Carla exclaimed, balancing a box of gifts in her hands, as the other family members held their own presents.

“Oh, look at the little boy. He’s a spitting image of the charming Lucas, which is me,” Lucas mumbled, bending down to get a closer look at my child.

“Move away!” Rafael snapped, shoving Lucas aside. “Don’t touch him. He’s still weak and could get infected easily!”

I stifled a chuckle. Rafael’s overprotectiveness was one of his most endearing traits.

“Hey, man! What’s wrong with you? I was just trying to see the boy! Don’t tell me you’re one of those overprotective fathers!” Lucas teased, prompting laughter from everyone in the room.

I felt a wave of gratitude wash over me. The Rowsens had supported me when I was at my lowest, and they had become my real family. But now, with Rafael and our son, I had my own family. I loved them a