Cristelle’s face was as red as a tomato as she flipped the light switch.

Linford was in a good mood as he went back to his bedroom.

He pinched Cody’s little cheek. The boy frowned, but he didn’t wake up. Linford pulled his baby boy and baby girl in his arms, falling asleep with a smile on his face.

****

It was almost 9 when Cristelle opened her eyes the next morning. The sun shone brightly. Her small apartment was saturated with lovely sunlight early Sunday.

The babies were brought back to her apartment after cleaning up.

Candace climbed into the bed, resting her little head on her arm.

She...