Aitana also got along well with her own cousins and extended relatives. Even some distant members of the Pollock family—relatives beyond the fifth degree of kinship—kept in close contact because they were all doctors.
They had a large family group chat where everyone frequently discussed medical cases. The older generation, with their years of experience, always shared insight generously and guided the younger doctors.
Just then, footsteps sounded upstairs.
Alex and Aitana turned toward the staircase and saw Maverick and Milo coming down, rubbing their sleepy eyes.
“Hey, boys, you’re awake?” Alex asked as they reached the bottom. “If you’re still tired, you can go rest a little longer.”
He was enjoying his quiet time with Aitana—finally getting a chance to show off a little—and the timing was less than ideal.
“Uncle Alex, I’m awake! I don’t want to sleep anymore! Are Cairo and Belle still sleeping? Milo, let’s go play before they wake up!”