Chapter 187 First family trip
“Daddy!” Joyanna cried with a pout as she jumped into her father’s arms.
Jonathan picked her up and kissed her, placing her in his lap.
The two boys just shook their heads at her childishness.
“Mommy, why is your mouth swollen and face red?” Nathaniel asked worriedly.
Before Liliana could react, Jonathan explained, “Mommy and Daddy were practicing how to make your siblings.”
“Nathan!” Liliana glared at him.
“They would know sooner or later,” He just shrugged.
“Shut up!” Liliana could not believe her ears.
“Why do you need practice?” Kyle asked.
Joyanna said, “Did you accidentally make us while practicing?”
The adults just looked at each other.
Jonathan explained, “Making babies is hard work. It does not always work, so we have to keep practicing for a long time.”
Liliana looked at him agape, “Nathan!” She exclaimed again but Jonathan ignored her.
“Honey, they ought to know. They will know sooner or later.” He pacified her in the most unusual way.
Before she could say anything, he turned to his daughter and added, “You are my little treasure, honey. You guys are not accidents. You are my little miracle and our biggest blessings.”
Joyanna was happy to hear that.
But Nathaniel had another concern.
“Daddy, why is mommy’s face red and swollen? Does it hurt to make babies?” He asked childishly.
This time Jonathan looked at Liliana meaningfully.
She was too flustered to say anything but knowing her kids they would not let it go before their doubts were cleared.
She thought for a second before she answered, “Darling, it hurts when you laugh too hard. It is difficult and might hurt in the beginning when you try a new exercise or anything new. But those are good kinds of pain.”
Kyle frowned, “That means it hurts.”
Liliana clarified, “Having a baby is not a joke. It’s a responsibility and a privilege. If it does not hurt a little, people might take it too simply. But pain and discomfort are just indicators of how badly you wanted that child. But most importantly having you guys in my life made everything worth it. If we get 100 do-overs, we would still want to have you guys. Just like we will also try our best to give you another sibling.”
The kids did not understand it fully but they realized that it hurt their mother to have them but she loved them enough to bear it without complaint.
“We will be good, Mommy!” Nathaniel added.
“I know, baby. Mommy and Daddy love you guys the most.” Liliana pacified them.
Kyle asked, “Mommy, does it still hurt?” He touched Liliana’s swollen lips and asked.
“Practicing to have a baby does not hurt,” Jonathan said shamelessly.NôvelDrama.Org (C) content.
“Nathan!” Liliana roared but could not say anything more in front of the kids.
“Your Mommy and I were thinking of taking a family trip on a cruise. What do you guys think?” Jonathan changed the topic.
Joyanna’s face lit up.
“Really Daddy? I love you the best.” She said kissing her father.
“You are so easy to bribe,” Nathaniel said with contempt.
“When will we go? Will dad also come?” Kyle asked.
“Liam might not be able to come. How about the five of us go first? And during the new year break when Liam is free we all will go again,” Liliana asked Kyle.
She did not want to disappoint the child but Liam was indeed busy. And she was aware that Jonathan wanted it to be their family trip, and might not want to include anyone else.
It was already quite commendable that Jonathan had accepted Kyle as his own and always acted like he had three kids instead of two. She did not want to push him too much.
Kyle was used to his father’s busy schedule. He was a tad bit disappointed but going on a family trip was too exciting a prospect. Nothing would dampen his spirits. While Jonathan might not be Liam, Kyle could sense that Jonathan also loved him the same as Li and Jo.
Nathaniel had always had poor health and all their previous trips had been too cautious. This was the first time he was going on a trip after his surgery, and it was their first trip with their father. Despite being naturally calm and collected, he could not hide his joy.
Joyanna started asking random questions about the trip. It was obvious her excitement was not going to die out until after their trip.
The three kids were elated.