Jamie sighed, knowing Ben was trying to comfort her. Though she still felt a little wistful, she quickly let it go.

What she didn't expect was that the boys' whispered conversation would continue from the car all the way to the dinner table.

Even while eating, they huddled together, making it clear no one else was welcome to join their secretive chat.

Noticing how little food they had touched, Jamie tapped the table with a hint of exasperation. "Alright, you two. Mealtime is for eating, not whispering. Didn't your teachers teach you that at school?" Charlie immediately recognized that Jamie wasn't joking this time. She was genuinely a little upset.

He quickly straightened up, putting on his most obedient expression as he picked up his utensils. "Got it, Mommy. I'll eat properly now."

Jamie then turned her gaze to Orion, who, sensing her sternness, also sat upright and promised to focus on his food.

With both boys settled and eating obediently, Jamie felt satisfied and relaxed.

mood brighten, Ben smiled and poured her another glass of

a small huff, lowering her voice. "It's because that little rascal lectured me in the car

head indulgently. "You're so childish sometimes. Charlie is

a big deal-just a playful way to keep things lighthearted. After all, what's the fun of having kids if you can't mess

came to pick up Orion after dinner. She even took the time

with a smile, gently patting the sleeping

at the peaceful living room before spotting Ben

Jamie a teasing smile. "Looks like someone thinks I'm keeping you away too long. Alright, I won't interrupt your couple's

playful remark. As she turned to respond, she suddenly found herself enveloped in Ben's warm

in a low, soothing voice. "You're done with everything now, right? Time to rest. You've had a long day." His

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