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.

set Bethany down, slid off the sofa, and

the phone. He handed it back to

at the screen-only 5% battery left. Good thing the call

it in to charge, then returned to the dining

the lipstick off his face, washed Bethany's hands, and tied a little bib on her.

served her some kid-friendly

spoon, but her coordination wasn't great yet. Most of the food missed the bowl and ended

she gave up and started eating with her

sat down again and gently corrected

the spoon-you'll get

a chuckle, "Sister-in-law, Belle's still too young for cutlery.

Serenity said, firm but patient. "Everything starts with not knowing. If we don't teach her now,

Even under her mom's gentle insistence, she didn't fuss. She listened carefully

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

her-they loved food and loved

good appetite is a

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