Caleb trailed me closely, ready to catch me if my emotions got the best of me and I stumbled.


    Elena, feeling sheepish, quickly interjected before Jenifer could say anything.


    “Oops, sorry about that.


    I tripped on the stairs and tumbled down.


    Grandma panicked and hung up to check on me.


    ”


    And that was the story.


    I nced down and saw Elena’s knee wrapped in a torn piece of cloth, likely from Jenifer’s own clothes.


    Still, despite the neat bandaging job, a bit of blood was seeping through Elena’s knee.


    Jenifer said apologetically, “I’m sorry, I shouldn’t have taken the call while holding Elena’s hand.


    I didn’t keep a close eye on her, and she got hurt.


    ”


    Having raised kids myself, I understood Jenifer’s predicament.


    Children at this age were full of energy and hard to keep up with, especially at night.


    It was easy to miss something.


    So, I quickly reassured her.


    “It’s okay.


    It’s not your fault.


    ”


    Caleb chimed in, “Kids will be kids.


    Running and getting bumps are part of growing up.


    Don’t me yourself.


    ”


    After sorting things out with Jenifer, I knelt down, my heart squeezing at the sight of blood trickling from the child’s wound.


    The amount of blood suggested her injury might have been worse initially, or Jenifer wouldn’t have ended the call so abruptly.


    Looking at Elena, I softened my voice and asked, “Sweetie, does it hurt?”


    Elena shook her head, puffing her cheeks out.


    She patted her chest proudly and said, “I’m tough! No pain can scare me!”


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    Her adorable bravado made me smile, easing the tension in my chest.


    I couldn’t resist reaching out to stroke her head, praising her.


    “You’re incredible, Elena.Exclusive ? content by N(?)ve/l/Drama.Org.


    ”


    A grin lit up Caleb’s face, as he lifted Elena, saying, “My brave girl!”


    As we praised Elena, Dn sulked and pouted.


    He came over and pulled on Caleb’s shirt, saying earnestly, “Dad, Mom, I’m awesome too! When Elena fell, I rushed over and helped her up quicker than Grandma.


    ”


    Seeing the kids’ innocent faces, we all chuckled.


    “You’re right, Dn’s pretty amazing too.


    ”


    But then, out of the blue, something unexpected happened.


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