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.

off the sofa, and headed

handed it back

the call ended, or the phone would've

charge, then returned to the dining

tied a little bib on her. She was seated in a child's chair

served her some

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

and started eating

down again and gently corrected her. "Belle, slow down. Don't

with the spoon-you'll get

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

to learn sometime," Serenity said, firm but patient. "Everything starts with not knowing. If we don't

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

too small to eat a full meal on

kids took after her-they loved food and loved

always said, "A good appetite is a

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