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.

Bethany down, slid off the sofa, and

phone. He handed

left. Good thing the call ended, or the phone would've shut off

plugged it in to charge, then returned to

off his face, washed Bethany's hands, and tied a little bib on her. She was

had already served her some

use the spoon, but her coordination wasn't great yet. Most of the food missed the bowl

gave up and started eating with her

again and gently corrected her.

the

a chuckle, "Sister-in-law, Belle's still too young for cutlery. Let her eat with

firm but patient. "Everything starts with not knowing. If we

she didn't fuss. She listened carefully and tried again with the

small to eat a full meal on

her-they loved food

said, "A good appetite is a

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