His innocent wife is a dangerous hacker. Chapter 927 I’m waiting for you

Bella’s heart melted. It pooled warm and liquid in her chest, and she had to blink back the sudden sting in her eyes.

She reached over and gently stroked his hair, her fingers combing through the soft strands.

"She’s still very tiny, sweetheart."

Eli looked down at her stomach again. His little hand hovered just above it, not quite touching like he was afraid he might hurt something.

"She has to stay inside?"

"For a while."

He sighed softly, his little shoulders drooping. The sound was so heavy, so dramatic, that it was almost comical coming from such a small person.

Leo kissed his cheek, his lips pressing warm against the soft skin.

"Do you want a little sister more than a little brother?"

Eli’s eyes immediately brightened again. The sadness vanished as quickly as it had come.

"Yes!"

He nodded enthusiastically, his whole body bouncing with the motion.

"I want sister!"

Leo chuckled, the sound rumbling through his chest.

"Why?"

Eli looked at Bella’s stomach with complete seriousness. His little face was so earnest, so determined.

"Because I want to protect her."

Bella’s breath caught. She pressed her hand to her chest, her eyes going soft and shiny.

"And what if you get a little brother?"

Eli thought for a moment. His little face scrunched up with the effort of considering this possibility. Then he nodded firmly.

"I’ll protect him too."

Leo laughed softly, his heart swelling.

"Good answer."

Eli seemed satisfied for a moment, his little chest puffing up with pride. But then he looked back at Bella’s stomach, his expression shifting into something curious and gentle.

"Can I talk to my sister?"

Bella’s eyes softened even more, if that was possible.

"Of course."

Eli immediately leaned closer. He placed his tiny hand gently over her stomach, his fingers splaying wide, barely covering a small patch.

"Hello, Sister..."

He waited for a few seconds, his little head tilted, listening intently. The room was quiet, everyone holding their breath.

Then he whispered,

"I’m Big Champ."

Bella pressed her lips together, trying not to laugh. Her shoulders shook with the effort.

Eli continued very seriously, his voice low and important.

"You can come out later. But don’t take too long, okay?"

Leo’s heart nearly melted at the sight. His baby boy talking to a baby that was barely the size of a grain of rice, already promising to protect her, already impatient to meet her.

Eli suddenly looked up, his big eyes finding Leo’s.

"Dada?"

"Hmm?"

"Tell Sister to hurry."

Leo laughed, the sound warm and full.

"I’ll see what I can do."

Eli nodded, apparently satisfied with his father’s promise. Then he carefully rested his cheek against Bella’s stomach, his little face pressed against the curve, his eyes fluttering closed.

"I’m waiting for you."

Bella’s hand came up to cradle the back of his head, her fingers gentle in his hair. She looked at Leo over Eli’s small body, her eyes shining with tears she was trying very hard not to shed.

Leo reached over and squeezed her hand, his thumb brushing across her knuckles.

Unfortunately for Leo, telling Eli about Bella’s pregnancy completely spoiled the fun he had been planning for his family.

Leo had been planning to keep the good news to himself for a little while and then reveal it dramatically to everyone, just to watch their shocked faces. For once, he had actually been looking forward to troubling his family with a little surprise.

But after coming back from work that evening, he discovered that his little son had apparently taken the responsibility of making the announcement himself.

Everyone already knew.

Eli had proudly told them about the baby.

Leo stood there for a moment, staring at his son.

His eyes slowly shifted toward Jay, who looked so ridiculously happy that he might actually fly from excitement, while Jace was smiling beside him.

"Congratulations, brooo!" Jay said cheerfully. "You’re going to be a father again!"

Leo gave him a flat look.

"I already know."

Jay’s grin only became wider.

"And I’m going to be an uncle again!"

Jace chuckled and said, "Congratulations!!! Bro."

Jay immediately turned toward Eli. "And this little guy told us everything! I wouldn’t have known if he hadn’t told me."

Eli proudly puffed out his chest. "I told everyone!"

Leo’s eyebrow twitched. A fake smile appeared on his face, though his eyes held no real anger. "Yes. I noticed."

He also soon learned that his parents were already returning from their vacation and Nonna, who had been feeling unwell lately, had apparently become energetic the moment she heard the news. Other family members were coming as well, all because Eli had apparently decided that one announcement was not enough.

Leo stared at his son again.

His carefully planned surprise was gone.

And the person responsible was currently standing in front of him with the most innocent little face in the world.

Eli looked at him happily.

"Dada!"

Leo walked toward him.

"Come here."

Eli’s smile became slightly uncertain. "Dada?"

Leo caught him and lifted him into his arms before giving his little bottom a light smack.

Eli’s eyes widened. He went completely still.

He slowly turned his head and stared at Leo with pure disbelief. "Dada..."

"Hmm?"

"You beat me?" He asked, shocked.

Leo raised his eyebrows.

"Yes."

Eli’s tiny face immediately became angry. "Why?"

"Who told you to tell everyone?" Leo said, smiling. It was a bit scary smile.

Eli blinked.

"How should I know I was supposed to keep secret?"

Leo stared at him. Indeed.

Then Eli puffed out his cheeks and crossed his little arms.

"I am Big Champ!"

Leo looked at his serious little face for a moment.

Then a teasing smile appeared on his lips.

"Hahaha. You’re just Little Champ."

Eli’s eyes widened.

"I’m Big Champ!"

"Little Champ."

"Big Champ!"

"Little."

"BIG CHAMP!"

Eli’s cheeks became red with indignation as he struggled in Leo’s arms.

"I am Big Champ!"

Leo laughed, holding him securely.

"You’re so little."

"I’m not little!"

"You are."

"No!"

"Yes."

"I’m Big Champ!"

"Little Champ."

"DAAAADAAA!"

Eli finally shouted, his little face completely offended.