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.

the sofa, and headed into the dining

phone. He handed

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

plugged it in to charge, then returned

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

served her

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

and started eating with her

again and gently corrected her.

practicing with the spoon-you'll

still too young for cutlery. Let her

starts with not knowing. If we don't

her mom's gentle insistence, she didn't fuss. She listened carefully and tried

meal, she helped feed her daughter. Bethany was still too small to eat a full meal on

her-they loved food and

said, "A good

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