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“Wow, Thoreat job,” Simona praised “You didn’t even cry”

He gave her a shy smile

“You’re such a big boy,” hishis forehead “Thank you, doctor”

“No probleave her some precautions and patted Thomas on the knee

“And thank you, Ms Andrews I don’t think my baby would’ve let the doctor touch him if you hadn’t been here You even calmed me down,” Mrs Peters added with a chuckle

Siently stroked Thomas’s back “You’re welcome Take care, Thomas, and noher off guard, and she hugged the toddler

His ers You must be a baby whisperer, Ms Andrews”

“I’ve said the sa,” Dr Harris murmured

Ignoring the doctor, she laughed “I don’t know about that, Mrs Peters, but I love children”

“Do you have any children of your own?”

“No But I’m a proud aunt”

“Well, you’re going to make a terrific mother someday”

“I couldn’t agree leam in his eyes that ell beyond professional

She sent a warning look his way, then turned back “Thank you, Mrs Peters Let e area”

Dr Harris chuckled “Have a good evening, Mrs Peters, and take care, Thomas”

Glaring at him over her shoulder, Simona ushered Mrs Peters out before she could ask any more personal questions

“Isto be okay?” the woman asked nervously as they walked out

She sly “Your son will be fine, Mrs Peters, but pleaseThoe his joints have not completely developed, and it’s easy for them to slip out”