Reborn as the Sweetheart of a Paranoid Boss

Chapter 867: Chapter 867: Didn’t Expect to Have Such a Spoiled Crybaby

Sterling Norwood saw this and came over.

He glanced at little Celeste in the cradle, who began laughing upon seeing him, and at the quiet Seraphina beside her.

He naturally ignored the little Celeste’s longing eyes for a hug and walked past them to Selena Kensington’s side.

Only when the sofa slightly sank did Selena come back to her senses.

She looked up and saw Sterling was also looking at her.

Sterling’s voice was gentle and carried a subtle warmth, "What are you thinking about? So lost in thought? Little Celeste has been fussing beside you for a long time."

Hearing Sterling’s words, Selena turned her head to look at the siblings in the cradle.

Seeing Selena finally turn her head, little Celeste realized that her efforts were less effective than her father’s appearance, so her mouth pouted slightly.

It seemed like she was about to cry.

Seeing this, Selena hurriedly picked up little Celeste.

Seraphina, who didn’t receive her mother’s embrace, paused for a moment but still didn’t compete for attention with her sister.

Selena held little Celeste in her arms, and after some coaxing, little Celeste’s mood improved.

She waved her chubby little hands, giggling.

Seeing this, a joyful smile slowly appeared on Selena’s face.

Little Celeste stayed in her arms for a while; perhaps she had expended her energy trying to get attention and felt sleepy.

So, little Celeste gradually fell asleep in Selena’s arms.

Seeing little Celeste asleep, Selena thought of placing her back next to Seraphina so she could sleep with her brother.

However, as soon as Selena tried to put her down, little Celeste seemed to sense something and suddenly opened her eyes.

Her big round eyes stared at Selena.

"..."

They stared at each other silently.

For some reason, Selena felt that little Celeste’s gaze carried a hint of accusation.

Unbelieving, Selena tried to put her down again, but as soon as little Celeste touched the cradle, her lips pouted again, almost ready to cry.

Seeing this, Selena widened her eyes.

She could only helplessly pick her up again, speaking through gritted teeth, "How quickly you’ve become spoiled for someone so young..."

"..."

Sterling, watching quietly, touched his nose, nearly blurting out that she was just like her mother.

But realizing how his wife’s temper had only grown more volatile since the children’s birth, he thought better of saying it for his own happiness.

With Celeste back in her arms, she quickly fell asleep again.

Selena sighed in relief.

She glanced at Seraphina in the cradle, who was still well-behaved compared to the fussy Celeste, and felt a tinge of relief.

She spoke to him, whether he understood or not, "Seraphina, sleep on your own."

Surprisingly, Seraphina seemed to understand; after she spoke, a trace of exasperation seemed to flash in his eyes before he slowly closed them.

Perhaps internally, Seraphina was also wondering how his mother could be so unreliable.

Seeing the expression in Seraphina’s eyes, Selena looked at Sterling incredulously and asked, "Was Seraphina just judging me?"

Sterling, "..."

Despite not being thrilled about competing with the two little ones for attention, Sterling shook his head to stop Selena from overthinking.

"No, he’s too young to understand anything; don’t overthink it."

In reality, Sterling knew the Norwood family line rapidly developed mentally after the first month, adapting quickly to their environment.

So, though they appeared like month-old infants, their minds were like one-year-olds.

Hearing Sterling’s words, Selena skeptically checked Seraphina again.

She found him already asleep, which dispelled her doubts.

Maybe she had just imagined it.

Her son was so well-behaved; how could he judge her?

Sterling watched from the side as Selena cradled Celeste, then offered, "You’re tired, let me hold her."

Selena gave him a suspicious look, then reluctantly shook her head, "It’s okay, I’m worried if she realizes it’s not me, she’ll fuss again."

After speaking, Selena mumbled, "I never thought I’d have such a spoiled baby..."

As she spoke, she didn’t consider who her daughter resembled.

Honestly, little Celeste’s many traits reminded her of how she once was.

"...Cough," Sterling lightly coughed, suppressing a smile.

But he knew he couldn’t laugh, or his wife wouldn’t let it go.

With both little ones asleep, Selena remembered what she was going to say.

Holding Celeste, she moved closer and, after some thought, said, "Sterling, I need to go to Oakhaven in a few days."

Hearing Selena’s plan, Sterling’s eyebrows furrowed slightly.

"Oakhaven? Is it about the Rivers Family?"

Selena nodded, "I just called grandma, and it seems my cousin-in-law’s condition is even worse than during her first pregnancy, so I plan to visit and see how I can help."

Selena had a reason to tell Sterling.

After all, this was one purpose of her trip, making it a valid reason to tell Sterling.

Hearing her reason, Sterling thought about it and offered, "I’ll go with you."

Selena immediately refused, "I’m only going for a day and will return right away. You should stay home and take care of the siblings. Besides, other than me, they cling to you the most now. If we both go, the little ones will fuss."

Newborns aren’t suited for air travel, so Selena didn’t plan to take them.

It was a perfect opportunity for Sterling to watch over them.

Sterling persisted, "Then let’s leave them with Grandpa to watch."

Selena, "..."

His words left Selena speechless.

She glared at Sterling, "Who’s their parent, you or Grandpa?"

"... Doesn’t he enjoy spending time with them?" He questioned weakly under her gaze.

Indeed, Grandfather adored his great-grandchildren; apart from his walks and chess games with Mr. Shen, he enjoyed playing with them.

"Regardless, you are responsible for them while I’m away. It’s a good way to bond with them."

Ignoring Sterling’s suggestion, Selena decisively made her choice.