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.

smiled and poured her another glass of juice. "That made you

that little rascal lectured me

chuckled softly, shaking his head indulgently. "You're so childish sometimes. Charlie is just a kid, and

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

that evening, Nina came to pick up Orion after dinner. She even took the time to

it off with a smile, gently patting the sleeping Orion in her arms.

such a well-behaved child?" Nina grinned glancing at the peaceful living room before spotting Ben

"Looks like someone thinks I'm keeping you away too long. Alright, I won't

at Nina's playful remark. As

as he spoke in a low, soothing voice. "You're done with

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