Sometimes, Serenity would take the kids back to Wildridge Manor. The place was huge, perfect for letting the kids run around and play for a couple of days while spending time with their grandmother.

The old lady didn't go out much anymore. She was getting on in years, and every trip to the city made her grandkids nervous—but they never turned her down. If she wanted to go, at least two of them would drop everything to accompany her. Serenity often went back to the villa herself to pick up the old lady and bring her to the city for a visit—to relax, and to see her great-grandchildren.

Most of the York brothers lived in the city now, each with their own homes. Their kids stayed with them and attended kindergarten nearby.

But they made time on weekends to bring the kids to the villa to spend time with their elders.

After all, when someone gets that old, every day counts.

Romina smiled. "No wonder. So Baby wants to go to Ocean World, huh? I'll have someone take you-how about that?"

Maverick politely declined. "Thank you, Aunt Romina, but Uncle River already said he'd take us. I don't want to take up your time."

Aunt Romina had slapped Uncle River

wasn't a bad person-but Maverick couldn't bring himself to

was still too young to understand. She followed her

smiled. "Okay, next time then. Aunt Romina will treat

Maverick said seriously, "As long as Aunt Romina

again, I'll be

Romina was stunned.

your Uncle River and always have my back. Belle's a

just young and doesn't know better. She wanted Aunt Romina to hold her. I don't think Aunt Romina is a bad person. She only hit you because of a fight. I don't know who's right or wrong, but I'm older than Belle. I pick sides. You're my uncle, so I'm siding with you. Belle

Belle liked were never

could see through people. She just knew

smile, if they were fake, Belle wouldn't go

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