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    “Congrattions on the twins,” she said sincerely. “This is really wonderful news.” She understood—wanting children was a deeply personal dream, and there was nothing wrong with chasing it, no matter the age.


    Shari beamed and sped Brenna’s hand. “You’re so kind! Unlike Rosanna. She said awful things to me, told me I was too old and should terminate the pregnancy. But what’s wrong with wanting my own children, right?”


    Then her gaze drifted to Brenna’s stomach. “What about you two? nning to have children soon?”


    Brenna smiled faintly and shook her head. “Maybe in a couple of years.”


    “That’s wise,” Shari said, nodding. “You’re still young—plenty of time ahead. Anyway, what would you like for the meal? My appetite’s been all over the cetely, so I was thinking something light and simple. Hope that’s all right with you.”


    It was obvious to Brenna that Shari liked having everything revolve around her. Still, she kept her tone gentle. “Of course, I’m fine with whatever you prefer.”


    Meanwhile, Emmett and Ethan were deep in conversation nearby. Brenna heard Emmett ask, “By the way, what’s your brother up to these days? Why hasn’t he visited me recently?”


    “I’ve got no idea.” Ethan had barely been keeping up with the worldtely—busy with wedding ns and the honeymoon. On the trip, he’d tuned everything out, living in his own little bubble with Brenna. Nothing else had mattered to him.


    As for Kenny, well, he was an adult. Ethan figured his brother could manage his own life. No reason to meddle.


    “Did something happen between you two?” Ethan asked Emmett. “Kenny has always been a devoted son. Why hasn’t he visited you for over a month? My mother says he still drops by her ce whenever he can. He lives right around the corner from you. How can he note by your ce?”


    He had realized that something had definitely gone sour between his father and his brother.


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    Emmett’s tone hardened. “He and his wife are against Shari having a baby. They’ve been sulking ever since we told them the news.”


    Ethan just shrugged, saying nothing. He didn’t exactly like the idea, either—having a child at their age wasn’t the most practical move—but if it made his father and Shari happy, and they could afford it, who was he to judge? He could let them do what they wanted.


    Seeing that his son had no reaction, Emmett narrowed his eyes. “Are you against it, too?”


    Ethan met his father’s stare. “That’s your business, Dad, not mine. I won’t meddle. So what if I end up with two new siblings? It’s not like money’s a problem for our family.”


    Emmett’s shoulders eased a little at that. “Good. That’s how it should be. If you get a chance, talk to your brother. Tell him to stop worrying about us. Shari and I are the ones making this decision, and we don’t need his approval. Just because we’re older doesn’t mean we can’t have kids. Even if he disagrees, we will still have children.”


    Ethan gave a vague nod. He had no intention of lecturing Kenny.


    Everyone was entitled to their own opinions; forcing agreement never solved anything.


    Emmett exhaled, changing the subject. “So, how was your vacation?”


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