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.

down, slid off the sofa, and headed into

handed

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

to charge, then returned

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

already served her

yet. Most of the food missed

and started eating with

and gently corrected her. "Belle, slow down. Don't

the

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

to learn sometime," Serenity said, firm but patient. "Everything starts with not knowing. If we

mom's gentle insistence, she didn't fuss. She

too small to eat a full meal on her own. Left to herself, she'd eat

took after her-they

"A good appetite

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