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.

slid off the sofa, and headed

phone. He handed it back

left. Good thing the call ended, or the phone

in to charge,

the lipstick off his face, washed Bethany's hands, and tied a little bib on her. She was seated in a child's chair with a soft bowl and spoon in

served her some

but her coordination wasn't great yet. Most of

she gave up and started

sat down again and gently corrected her. "Belle, slow down.

the

Belle's still too young for cutlery. Let her eat with her hands for now. I washed them

Serenity said, firm but patient. "Everything starts with not

insistence, she didn't fuss.

meal, she helped feed her daughter. Bethany was still too small to eat a full meal on her own.

her kids took after her-they loved food and

always said, "A good appetite is a

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