When the baby saw her look back at him, he immediately stopped crying. He just stared at her pitifully, his big eyes brimming with tears.
Clara Grant gritted her teeth and turned away again. The moment she took a single step, the baby started wailing loud enough to shake the heavens.
'Oh, what the heck,' she thought. 'Forget it. My father-in-law's birthday banquet is still a few days away. I still have time to buy a gift.'
'It's his birthday today, and it's already sad enough that his mother isn't here with him. How could I bear to let him cry his heart out like this while I just turn my back and walk away?'
'I'll just devote my day to this baby!'
So, she turned around, walked a couple of steps toward Sierra Sutton, and took the baby into her arms.
Sierra Sutton was stunned for a moment, but the baby reacted instantly, clinging tightly to her neck. His wails subsided, turning into ragged sobs.
