After River accompanied Serenity and the children to the airport, Serenity urged him to leave.

“I’ll text you when we board and again when we land in Wiltspoon,” she assured. “With the bodyguards and nanny, I can handle the kids just fine.

“Go on back—you still have work this afternoon.”

Reluctantly, River hugged little Callia one last time. “Lil’ Pie, Uncle River will miss you. You better miss me too when you’re home, okay?”

Lil’ Pie nodded dutifully.

In reality, she would forget all about him the moment she returned.

With so many uncles vying for her attention, there simply was no time to spare for Uncle River.

After giving Heath a few final reminders and planting another kiss on Lil’ Pie’s cheek, River double-checked with the bodyguards to ensure Serenity’s safety before finally leaving the airport.

On his way back, he made a detour to the florist again to commission another bouquet of money flowers.

Then, armed with the cash-stuffed arrangement, he headed straight for Summ