An Excuse to Stay

After Edward made the gesture, he noticed Hazel blushing and he looked at her in adorable confusion. "Mommy? Why is your face red?"

Hazel only blushed harder from his stare, finally understanding that children had no filter.

She quickly said, "Wait here. I'll get my clothes—you can wear them for now."

"Okay." Edward nodded tamely.

Hazel picked up a T-shirt that just reached his knees, dispensing