Maverick thought for a moment before replying, "That's Uncle River's wife. As long as Uncle River likes her, I'll like her too."

River tapped his nephew's nose. "Baby, you're such a sweet kid. Uncle River loves you so much."

Maverick wriggled to get down. "Uncle River, I'll walk by myself. I'm already six." "Perfect timing. Uncle River's arms are getting tired," River teased as he set the boy down. Then he turned to Bethany. "Belle, want Uncle River to carry you?" Bethany turned away and hugged her mother's neck tightly, clearly rejecting him without saying a word. She hadn't seen her mom in a while and was completely attached to her now.

Back inside, Serenity kissed her daughter's cheek and reassured her. "Belle, Mommy didn't abandon you. I just went out with Uncle River to take care of something. See? I'm back now. You and your brother are both my little

sweethearts. How could I not love you?"

finally slid down from her mother's arms and followed

can't see me for a bit, she gets a little anxious. Now go upstairs and shower, wash that lipstick

get drunk. She

last night,

up spending the night together-then today would've been a whole

River went upstairs and the kids got back to playing, Serenity had a little time. She sent a message to Zachary, asking if he was

replying, Zachary called

little sourly. “From the pictures and videos you posted in the group chat, you

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