"Welcome to the birth of my baby boy!" announced Theodoric to the guests.
All the guests who were standing while enjoying their meal were facing the front, to be precise towards the pulpit.
There stood Theodoric with Ivy in a wheelchair holding her baby. Theodoric announced that today was the birth of a baby boy for him for the first time. He also mentioned his baby's name, Derion.
Paul, who was watching, clenched his fists at his sides. He was very jealous to see them standing there. He thought he should be the one standing there with Ivy, not Theodoric.
"I say to all of you, enjoy this feast and the banquet I have prepared for you," said Theodoric. "And, thank you for the time you gave to celebrate the birth of our baby," he continued at the end of the speech.
Paul immediately turned around. And right at that moment, Melanie was in front of him. He was surprised but then looked normal.
"Mother Melanie," he said.