"DAAAADAAA!"
Eli finally shouted, his little face completely offended.
He struggled in Leo's arms. His tiny fists pushed against Leo's chest and his legs kicked out, though none of it made any difference against his father's strong grip.
"Okay..okay.. enough!! enough!!" Bella said, stepping closer and trying to take Eli from him. She reached out with both hands, ready to rescue her upset little boy.
Leo adjusted his hold before she could, shifting Eli higher against his chest.
"Don't hold him. He's getting heavy these days."
Eli instantly stopped struggling. His little body went still in Leo's arms, and his face changed. The anger disappeared and his expression became confused and uncertain.
He slowly looked at Leo.
"...Heavy?"
Leo nodded casually, completely unaware of the disaster he had just created.
"Yes. You're very heavy now. And Mummy is pregnant, so she can't hold you."
