Doc knew the moment the boy stepped out the door. However, the old man did not stop him but instead silently followed the little boy.The shed was located deep in the mountains, surrounded by dense forests. Even during the day, those unfamiliar with the paths would not dare venture in, afraid of getting lost or encountering wild beasts that could cost them their lives.At night, it was even more daunting. The cries of birds, insects, and wild animals composed a terrifying symphony, enough to scare the soul out of anyone.Laurence was young and bold, but he was, after all, just a few years old. As he walked, he started to get scared of running into ferocious beasts that might devour him.Eventually, he turned back dejectedly and returned home.Doc pretended not to notice and allowed him to come back quietly, tiptoe into his small room, put away his little suitcase, and then collapse into bed.Yep, it was safer and more comfortable at home, after all was said and done.After this

“Sonny, why didn’t Aunt Seren give you a little sister, too, like Mommy Jane did for me? I have brothers and a sister. It’s so much better.”After a brief silence, Sonny answered, “Aunt Ser said my little sister is still playing on the swing in the garden and doesn’t want to come play with me yet. But when she gets tired of swinging, she’ll come find me.”“Which garden is she playing in? Can we go find her? We could swing, too.”Sonny replied honestly, “Aunt Ser didn’t tell me where. I don’t know where to look either.”Laurence huffed. “You should’ve asked more clearly.”Sonny was silent for a moment before he retorted, “Then I’ll ask Aunt Ser tomorrow where she is. I’ll go find her and bring back two little sisters!”Laurence immediately chimed in, “Ask Aunt Seren where to find sisters. I want to go too! I love little sisters. They’re way cuter than baby boys. Boys cry too much, but sisters are sweet. I want lots of sisters.”Sonny said, “Let me find one first, then I’ll tell y

Little Oliver was afraid the older boys would snatch the toys back.Of course, every time he stole their toys, the consequences were the same. He would either get shoved down or whacked with a toy, followed by his ear-splitting wails echoing through the manor.These aged one or two had not learned the concept of sharing yet.They played together daily and fought just as often.Connor, the one who had just learned to walk, was the worst. Though not the eldest, he insisted on being the boss and dared to bully his older cousins while also picking on the younger ones.In short, he was a little tyrant.The only one he feared was his twin sister.When the siblings fought over toys, Connor always lost. He would throw tantrums while Chloe watched him cry triumphantly.Losing to her repeatedly taught him early that his sister was not to be trifled with.Another thing was that although they were too young to speak clearly, the kids already knew how to read the adults’ moods. They unders

Taken aback, Doc was frozen for a moment before he gently stroked Laurence’s head and asked tenderly, “Why do you ask that?”“I’ve never seen my birth parents. I don’t even know what they looked like. If they were alive, why wouldn’t they come look for me? How could I have been left on the roadside for Mommy Jane to pick up?”The little boy was sharp. He could piece things together.“Sonny’s parents are divorced, but he still sees his dad often. He lives with his mom, and even when she works far away, she comes back to see him.“But I don’t have that. I was thinking, if they’re not looking for me or coming to see me, maybe they’ve become stars in the sky, watching over me.”Doc hugged him tighter and sighed. “Laurence, you have us. Your Mommy Jane and Uncle Ben treat you as their own and all of the Johnsons truly think of you as family.“Your birth parents might not be around anymore, but so many of us love and care for you. You have to grow up happily and without worries.”Laur

After a chaotic chase that sent chickens flapping and cats scrambling up trees, Laurence finally caught a hen. He carried it over triumphantly.“Sir, will this one do?”Doc took the chicken, weighed it in his hands, and nodded. “This’ll do. Come on, let’s do this together.”Laurence skipped after him eagerly, rushing to the kitchen to boil water.While Laurence and Doc prepared their feast, Sonny headed out to look for his parents, phone in hand.They were sitting under a tree in the yard, deep in conversation. He saw Dunc gently touch his mother’s face. Then, she leaned against Dunc’s shoulder.A moment later, Dunc started nibbling Mom’s mouth!Why was Dunc biting Mom’s mouth? Was it tasty? Could you eat it?“Dunc!” Sonny charged over with a shout.The sudden interruption sent Duncan and Liberty springing apart in alarm.Liberty flushed crimson, flustered.Lost in the moment, they had slipped into some adults-only behavior, only to be caught red-handed by their son.She ad