Looking for confirmation
The father attempted to explain, “Son, babies change a lot after they are born.” They can look different than we think. The youngster looked at the baby and shrugged, dubious. A nurse passing by overheard and enthusiastically said, ‘That’s right! Newborns can surprise us all. The child nodded, but remained doubtful. The father hoped that this would end the matter, but doubt lingered in his mind.
Looking for confirmation
Constant uncertainty
The boy’s eyes remained fixated on the newborn as he continued to shake his head. ‘She wouldn’t look like that,’ he said, his voice firm and steadfast. His parents exchanged concerned glances and strained grins. ‘Maybe you are simply weary,’ his mother said, ruffling his hair. The child did not move, folding his arms and looked away. The father’s pulse pounded faster, his anxiety increasing with each passing second.
Constant uncertainty
