Chapter 243

With each passing day, James was growing up quickly, showing it not just in his size but also in how he was gradually developing his own personality.

At the moment, James was going through his first “rebellious phase,” as the grandparents called it. Now at six months old, he was more aware of his surroundings and often tried to put everything he touched into his mouth to relieve the terrible itching in his gums.

That morning, he woke up as usual, simply opening his eyes without crying and starting to babble while grabbing one of the toys around him.

“Ah... bl...” he babbled to himself while gnawing on a stuffed bear. But then he felt someone watching him, so he began looking around until he found those blue eyes he loved so much, which made him light up with excitement.

“Good morning, little one,” Deborah said, noticing the slightly cheeky behavior of her son.

Upon hearing his mother’s voice, James immediately dropped his toy and reached out to be picked up.

Deborah laughed at hi