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,

handed it

screen-only 5% battery left. Good thing the call ended, or the phone would've shut off

to charge, then returned

his face, washed Bethany's hands, and tied a little bib on her. She was seated in a child's chair with a soft bowl

served

wasn't great yet. Most of the food

up and started eating

again and gently corrected her. "Belle, slow down.

practicing with the spoon-you'll get

young for cutlery. Let her eat with her hands for now. I washed

starts with not knowing. If we don't teach her now, she'll

was good-natured. Even under her mom's gentle insistence, she didn't

small to eat a full meal on her own. Left to

after her-they loved food and loved

always said, "A good appetite is a

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