"Thirty-five is a little too old," Serenity said. "Your oldest brother was only thirty when he married me."

River took a sip of his coffee. The little girl in his arms looked up at him with big eyes, clearly wanting a taste.

"Belle, this is for adults. You can't have it. Your brother can drink some juice or warm water." Belle glanced at her mom, then at her brother, and obediently went back to eating her snack.

If Belle wasn't allowed to have something, the adults never gave in-even if she cried. But if she could have something, all it took was a glance, and someone would get it for her.

She was a smart little girl.

Snuggled up in Uncle River's arms, she nibbled her snacks with poise.

Still, nothing compared to the snacks Uncle Tatum made.

Uncle Tatum hadn't been home in a while, and Belle missed the food he used to

His meals were

he'd make tons of dishes just

suddenly called out

it?" River looked

"Miss you."

cheek and

too. I miss all of you kids. I think about you all the

"Uncle River, why

replied, patting his nephew's head. "Once this busy

"Husband-!"

sudden, sharp

married, so hearing someone call him

dare you have a mistress behind my back and not tell me? You even have two kids! They're already this big! Tell me,

in the room.

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