“We know how to handle our issue. You should take care of yours,” Linford didn’t even bother to be polite in front of her.

So, this man didn’t forget to defend Mom. Cody thought to himself. He’d better protect Mom like this all the time.

Thinking of that, Cody looked up into Cristelle’s eyes and asked, looking innocent, “Mom, they said they’re my great-grandpa and grandpa. Is that true?”

Cristelle stroked her boy’s hair, smiling. “Of course. They’re your and Candace’s family.”

Franco liked the young woman before him. She never hurried to make the babies recognize their family members. She showed no sign of sucking up to anyone so...