"Thirty-five is a little too old," Serenity said. "Your oldest brother was only thirty when he married me."

River took a sip of his coffee. The little girl in his arms looked up at him with big eyes, clearly wanting a taste.

"Belle, this is for adults. You can't have it. Your brother can drink some juice or warm water." Belle glanced at her mom, then at her brother, and obediently went back to eating her snack.

If Belle wasn't allowed to have something, the adults never gave in-even if she cried. But if she could have something, all it took was a glance, and someone would get it for her.

She was a smart little girl.

Snuggled up in Uncle River's arms, she nibbled her snacks with poise.

Still, nothing compared to the snacks Uncle Tatum made.

Uncle Tatum hadn't been home in a while, and Belle missed the food he used to

her. His

home, he'd make tons of dishes just for

River," Belle suddenly called out

is it?" River looked down at her with a

"Miss you."

kissed her cheek and said warmly, "Uncle

of you kids. I think about you

in, "Uncle River, why don't you come

patting his nephew's head. "Once this busy stretch is over, I'll

"Husband-!"

sudden, sharp scream

call him "husband" didn't register at

me? You even have two kids! They're already this

in

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