Maverick thought for a moment before replying, "That's Uncle River's wife. As long as Uncle River likes her, I'll like her too."

River tapped his nephew's nose. "Baby, you're such a sweet kid. Uncle River loves you so much."

Maverick wriggled to get down. "Uncle River, I'll walk by myself. I'm already six." "Perfect timing. Uncle River's arms are getting tired," River teased as he set the boy down. Then he turned to Bethany. "Belle, want Uncle River to carry you?" Bethany turned away and hugged her mother's neck tightly, clearly rejecting him without saying a word. She hadn't seen her mom in a while and was completely attached to her now.

Back inside, Serenity kissed her daughter's cheek and reassured her. "Belle, Mommy didn't abandon you. I just went out with Uncle River to take care of something. See? I'm back now. You and your brother are both my little

sweethearts. How could I not love you?"

a little coaxing, Bethany finally slid down from her mother's

and said, "Belle doesn't usually cling to me like this at home. I think it's just because we're in a new place. When she can't see me for a bit, she gets a

on his way upstairs. "How did I trick her? I didn't ask her to get drunk. She drank too

his cool last night,

ended up spending the night together-then today would've been a whole different

and the kids got back to playing, Serenity had a little time. She sent

Zachary

videos you posted in the group chat, you and the kids

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