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

me like this at home. I think it's just because we're in a new place. When she can't see me for a bit, she gets a little anxious. Now go upstairs and shower, wash that lipstick off your face. Look

ask her to get drunk. She drank too much, flirted with me, and took advantage. It's only fair that I ask

night, things might have really

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

to playing, Serenity had a little time. She sent a message to Zachary, asking if he was free for

Zachary called her

said, a little sourly. “From the pictures and videos you posted in the group chat, you and the kids are having a blast. Feels like

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