The three of them chatted for over half an hour.

If Serenity hadn't reminded the kids that their dad hadn't eaten and was probably starving, they would've kept going.

Even Zachary's phone battery was nearly drained.

Bethany didn't say much-she just kept calling "Dad" every so often in her soft,

clingy little voice, and Zachary's heart melted every time.

"Tell Mom that Dad's picking you up next Sunday," he said gently.

Zachary was already regretting not carving out time to fly to Eaglioncile for the weekend.

Maverick nodded. "Okay, I'll tell Mom. Bye, Dad. We're going to eat now. Mommy called us."

"Alright, bye-bye."

Zachary waited for the video call to end, reluctant to hang up.

set Bethany down, slid off the sofa, and headed into

phone. He handed it

the call ended,

plugged it in to charge, then returned to the dining

her. She was seated in a child's chair

served her some kid-friendly

great yet. Most of the food missed the

gave up and started eating

again and gently corrected her.

the spoon-you'll get

for cutlery. Let her eat with her hands for

learn sometime," Serenity said, firm but patient. "Everything starts with not knowing. If we don't teach her now, she'll

under her mom's gentle insistence, she didn't fuss. She listened

too small to eat a

kids took after her-they loved

said, "A good appetite

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