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.

her mood brighten, Ben smiled and poured her another glass of juice.

because that little rascal lectured me in the car earlier. I was just

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

big deal-just a playful way to keep things lighthearted. After all, what's

pick up Orion after

nothing," Jamie waved it off with a smile, gently patting the sleeping Orion in her arms. "Besides,

room before spotting Ben

smile. "Looks like someone thinks

Jamie's face flushed red at Nina's playful remark. As she turned to respond, she suddenly found herself enveloped in Ben's

fingers combing through her hair as he spoke in a low, soothing voice. "You're done with everything now, right? Time to rest. You've had a long day." His tender movements carried no trace

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