"Hugo, Emma!"
The kids stayed under their blankets, sound asleep, Emma holding her reborn.
"Hugo, Emma!" Adrien called again.
No response.
"I got this," She said with a smirk. Adrien watched his wife do her magic.
"I'm baking!"
The kids came flying down the stairs.
"Cupcakes?"
"Cookies?"
"A cake?!"They asked in unison.
Marinette giggled. "You two are so gullible, just like your father."
"Hey, can you really blame me for believing Lila at first?"
"Lila?" Emma asked Hugo.
"A baddie that Ladybug and Cat Noir fought." Hugo explained. "She was named Volpina, and her true identity was Lila, one of their friends."
Marinette shook her head. "You three are too naive. Maybe one will come out with my knowledge."
She strutted away. Adrien frowned.
"You alright, Dad?" Hugo asked.
Smitten, he told himself. As always. Get a handle, Agreste, you're in front of the kids!
"Daddy!" Emma yelped. Adrien snapped out of his trance.
"Y-yeah, yeah, I'm fine!" Adrien stammered, rushing off to Marinette.
"You poor, smitten little kitten." She purred softly, briefly connecting their lips. "I'm baking now. But don't tell the kids."
"Now you're baking?"
"The baby was hungry! I'm making meringues."
"You loved meringues with Emma. Please don't tell me we're having another girl."
"I don't know." Marinette shrugged.
"What'd you crave when you were pregnant with me, Mom?" Hugo asked.
"Pretzels dipped in cheese." Marinette answered.
"And me?"
"Meringues and marshmallows."
"I think I'm having a sister!" Emma exclaimed.
"We'll see, Em, we'll see."