When Hugo Brooks woke up from his nap which he had unintentionally fallen into, it was almost dinner time. Looking around he noticed that the little one was still securely asleep in his arms while the two boys had unconsciously snuggled together in their sleep.

His usually unchanging cold poker face couldn't help but soften while he gazed at the children in front of him, especially the soft little rose petal in his arms. Reminiscing about his deceased wife, Hugo knew this was what they both wished for their future in the past. A stable income, a child or two, a few pets, and they both would have been over the moon. Yet they were not so lucky to full fill this dream.

Thinking back, he remembered, how his wife Anaya would always keep her promises towards Callie, whatever she wished for, his wife took care of. As much as they were best friends, their bond was even stronger than blood-related siblings. This was in fact why Callie and Hugo's friendship also turned into a sibling sorta relationship.

His wife always used to joke around when others ask if she was not worried about Callie being with him, as even though Anaya was beautiful and charming in her own way, Callie possessed an out-worldly beauty.

Yet every single time she would laugh genuinely with her jet black eyes shining brightly than the stars in the galaxy and say, 'Even if Hugo makes a mistake Callie will not, I trust Callie with my life.' Making everyone astonished with her unbelievable answer.

Of Course, at first, Hugo was a bit hurt with his partners' words who was just his girlfriend at the time. Yet after a time being with the strong-headed woman, he grasped what she actually meant with those words. He understood that according to Anaya's analysis in life, people change within time and for her, men's hearts were fickle as bees flying on to flowers with more nectar.

Throughout their relationship, Hugo and Anaya saw numerous couples getting together and breaking up, and mostly it was not because they fell out of love, but just because they could not be loyal to one person. In his wife's words, 'men were like moths drawn to a flame and they always flew towards the brighter light'.

Hence Hugo took it as his only purpose in his life, to prove the love of his life Anaya that he would only be loyal to her now and forever. And he managed to prove her just that until her short life came to an end, Even now his heart only belated for her.

And his mind was only filled with thoughts of her.

Breaking out of his thoughts, Hugo decided to move the toddler back to her room. After all, he was scared that she would get a stiff neck. Even though they were leaning on the chair which was adjusted to make them feel no discomfort and the tiny one looked extremely comfortable, he still did not want to take a risk.

Yet right when he was about to move, Hugo saw Callie who was tiptoeing around them like a ninja holding a DSLR. And when she noticed that he was awake, she gestured him to be still and not to move away.

Hugo who sighed in his heart conceded. He didn't know from when she was there, but judging from her face, Hugo could guess that the small woman must have captured more than hundreds of photos by now. If one thing he knew a hundred percent about Callie was her love for sneak pics.

As how he discovered this was by accident, She had taken so many photos of him and his deceased wife Anaya without their knowledge and didn't even bother to show them until one day Hugo randomly saw her editing one of the picks which she had taken.

Only when he questioned her by threatening to ditch her on the next trip that the small woman showed Hugo her massive collection of pictures which had more than thousands of outstanding captures of him and Anaya in random places they had visited.

This even led him to address her 'paparazzi Callie' for some time so he could tease her.

Even though he was annoyed at that time, now he was more than thankful for Callie as for now whenever he browse through those memories he would always feel his wife's love for him even if she was not with him anymore. With Callies terrifying skill of taking beautiful pictures, he held proof of all their natural reactions and love for each other as when they had been together.

Sighing to himself all over again Hugo waited until the small woman who now was taking photos of the two brothers who were peacefully asleep. He knew that the two youngsters would not be pleased if they saw this in the future, yet what could he do. This was their mothers doing, hence he had no way of waking them up and giving them a heads up.

When Callie was finally done, she handed over the camera to the butler who appeared behind her from nowhere. This spooked out Hugo a bit. He knew that the Alexander family had excellent and talented individuals working for them, but never did he imagine that there would be a person who could appear out of nowhere within seconds while not giving off his presence.

Looking at the toddler who was still sleeping soundly with her tiny pink lips a bit parted making her look even cuter, Hugo couldn't help but start stroking the little one's hair which felt silky and soft to touch.

Meanwhile, Callie slowly called out the two boys tugging on their shoulders softly with a smile on her face.

Hearing their mothers voice the two youngsters slowly opened their eyes while rubbing them. They were so in sync they both even sat up at the same time making Callie chuckle at the cuteness the two boys rarely showed.

Seeing their mothers smiling face while she stared at them while squatting down in her flowy blue maxi dress they both couldn't help but smile a bit.

Owen who was still half-awake questioned Callie while trying to fix his hair which had fallen on to his forehead by stroking through it while Ethen hurriedly turned around to seek out his little sisters' whereabouts. Whatever the situation was, his first priority now would always be his little sister. Noticing that she was still asleep on his uncle Hugo's torso, a small frown was created with displeasure on his yet not completely matured handsome face.

Giving the two boys a pat on their head, Callie stood up, now giving her attention to the man who obediently stayed still where he was before.

Looking at her daughter with a doting smile, Callie walked towards them while ordering Hugo on what to do while she was at it.

Hugo who was very reluctant to stay tried to argue, however before he could even utter a word more,

Knowing that this was her only chance to capture the cold man, Callie threw her trump card on Hugo's head. She knew the only weakness Hugo always had was not being able to say no to Anaya's words. Now that she was not here, no one dared to use it, other than Callie of course.

Hugo wanted to refute, say that he didn't have to stay in the Alexander mansion to babysit, however Anaya who was annoyed with all the noise around her woke up from the deep slumber she's being and started to nuzzle around Hugos' torso.

Looking around with her dazed big watery eyes, she looked so innocent that Callie and her two brothers couldn't help but give an awww.

Seeing the beautiful figure of Callie in front of her Anaya spoke in a tiny voice. By now, she has become accustomed to calling her best friend Mother. After all, Callie did give birth to her. And as this was a new life, Anaya decided to go on with her new life, letting pass her old one.

Lifting her up from Hugo's arms Callie took her daughter into her embrace and showered her with kisses making the toddler giggle at the ticklish touch.

Hugo who was waiting for Callie to calm down so he can ask her if he could go was shot with an angry glare by the small woman as if she knew what it was in his mind.

With that Callie left the speechless Hugo Brooks who was still sitting unmoving as if a little boy who just got disciplined by his mother. While the two brothers who were watching their interaction until now got up, shook their heads in disbelief and scattered away to their respective rooms.

Callie who was now in a very good mood walked out of the library with a smile and took Anaya into her baby room where her husband Damien waited like a puppy wagging his tail eagerly to see his precious little daughter. Laughing at her husbands' enthusiasm she handed Anaya over who was leaning her tiny head on her shoulder still slightly dazed from her sleep.

Seeing the doting father who was now nuzzling on to her daughter's hair giving her hundred thousands of kisses Callie asked.

Finally taking his attention off Anaya Damien pecked Callie on her cheek agreeing, After seeing his wife go out Damien turned all his attention to his lovely little daughter all over again.

Damien cooed at his angelic-looking daughter.

Knowing her father must have sulked the whole time while she was with Hugo Anaya nodded while giggling happily.

Damien who was already over the moon with his little angels' response then started pampering her while taking her to the bathroom with him to give her a wash. Knowing how much Anaya loved baths placing her on his hip securing the toddler with one hand, Damien filled the bathtub from his other thinking that he could play with his angel for a while.

Anaya who understood her fathers' antics well now just by a glace, smiled happily. Baby or not, who doesn't like to play in the bathtub. Especially when it would be covered with rubber ducks and other toys, she couldn't help but anticipate it more. After all, she was busy her entire life last life that she could only take showers. Having a bath was a luxury hence now, she was making it up for the time she missed out.

Giving her father a kiss on her cheek Anaya pulled her best starry eyes to her father making him go avid again with her cuteness.

Clapping her little hands Anaya dragged the words unknowingly making her even cuter than she already is.

Damien who was over the moon was a bit regretful that he could not record this. Sometimes he wondered if he should get a professional camera team to film Anaya all the time so he could watch her when he is out to work. After all, to him, his daughter was an angel sent from heaven. So small and cute. Such a precious gift.

Yet in his mind, he knew very well that Callie would never allow someone to follow them with a camera all the time. Unless it was one of them who was filming their baby. Sighing in defeat for the unspoken questions he started undressing the toddler so they could have a bath.

with a kiss on her cheek the father-daughter duo played in the bathtub not noticing the time flying by.

Callie who was wondering downstairs why they were so late for dinner once again walked towards Anaya's room to check on them. And when she found out what they were up to Callie couldn't help but sigh and scold Damien for keeping Anaya in the water for long reminding the man that the toddler might catch a cold.

However, before all that, she managed to secretly take another sneak photo of the father-daughter duo who was giggling and playing with rubber ducks bubbles flying everywhere enjoying the bathtime for the maximum fooling around. Callie knew very well that if anyone to see the mighty Damien Alexander playing with rubber ducks on a bubble bath, they would flip out. Shaking her head in amusement she ordered her funny husband to come down soon and left.

After getting scolded by his wife, Damien rushed out of the bath, washed and dried Anaya properly before dressing her up in a Bunny onesie. Leaving Anaya on a crib, Damien got dressed in a casual sweater and denim pants suiting the casual family dinner they were about to have. When finally he was done Damien carried Aanaya on his hands and headed down for dinner with a smile on his lips as he knew his two boys would be very jealous of him as he got to hog his little one's time entirely for the past hour or so.

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