Alexander's attention first settled on the children's books. He reached out and grabbed one, holding it with his tiny fingers as everyone smiled at him.
"A book!" Bella exclaimed, her eyes lighting up. "Oh, my little boy might become a reader!"
"Or a professor," Jace suggested, a small smile on his face.
"Or a writer!" Jason added, his grin widening. "Imagine him writing a hundred novels and making millions!"
Bella laughed, shaking her head. "Jason, he's barely old enough to hold a book properly!"
Alexander, seemingly unconcerned with everyone's predictions, reached forward again. This time, his little hand landed on the small toy gun.
The laughter around the room changed into surprised exclamations.
Jay slowly turned toward Leo, his eyebrows rising. "Well, well, well. Looks like someone has inherited the family business."
Leo glanced at his son, then at the toy in his hand. Although he looked rather proud, Bella immediately gave him a warning look.
