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.

down, slid off the sofa, and

handed it

screen-only 5% battery left. Good thing the call ended, or the phone

charge,

washed Bethany's hands, and tied a little bib on her. She was seated in a

served

great yet. Most of the food missed the bowl

up and started eating with

down again and gently corrected her.

the spoon-you'll

for cutlery. Let

"Everything starts with

good-natured. Even under her mom's gentle insistence, she didn't fuss. She listened carefully and

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

after her-they loved

"A good appetite is a

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