River asked, "So soon?"

Serenity smiled. “Ten days passed in the blink of an eye. Your big brother's been telling us to come back for a while now. The kids want to stay and play with you longer, but if we don't go back soon, your other nephews are going to show up at your place for summer vacation."

River quickly said, "Then you should definitely take them back, Sister-in-law." He had no interest in becoming the principal of a rowdy kindergarten.

Serenity chuckled. "Afraid Cairo and the rest will invade?"

"Of course," River replied. "They're all about the same age. Even if they're not fighting, they'll still make so much noise. Once the boys are together, it's chaos." Right now, it was just Maverick and Belle-quiet and easy to manage.

Maverick could be mischievous and clever, but when it was just him and Belle, he acted like the perfect big brother-helping out, playing gently, and never causing trouble. But once his younger cousins arrived, he was the mastermind behind every prank.

"I've got to head to work," River said. "I'll grab breakfast first. Are you taking the kids out today? Want me to leave a driver?"

need," Serenity replied. "I can use any of

were plenty of skilled drivers in

by the rack. Use whichever you like." Serenity was already familiar with the garage. She'd

though he'd only been in Eaglioncile for a few years,

Serenity went upstairs.

Then she sat on

"time to get up. We're going out to play today. After that, tomorrow we'll shop for some Eaglioncile

girl whispered sleepily, reaching out for

snuggled into her arms, already drifting back

"How about you stay home and nap, and I'll take your

Belle murmured, suddenly alert. She wanted to go

now, she sat up straight in Serenity's

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