Bella waited.
Eli suddenly pointed toward Leo. "I can also be strong like Tall Uncle!"
Leo looked at him.
"Can you?"
Eli nodded enthusiastically.
"Yes!"
He immediately tried to flex his tiny arm, his small muscles straining with effort. The sight was so adorable that Bella couldn't hold it anymore.
She burst into laughter.
Eli looked at her with a deeply offended expression.
"Beautiful is laughing!"
Bella quickly composed herself.
"No, no, I'm sorry. You're very strong."
Eli narrowed his eyes suspiciously.
"Really?"
"Really."
He seemed to consider whether she was telling the truth. His small eyes studied her face for a long moment, searching for any sign of mockery.
Then he nodded.
"Okay."
He climbed back onto the bed and proudly settled beside her.
"I am not baby."
Bella gently kissed his forehead.
"Okay, my big boy."
Eli smiled proudly, his small chest puffing out with satisfaction.
"Yes."
