Meanwhile, Serenity walked out of the nursery in Wildridge Manor at nine o’clock to find her husband waiting for her outside the bedroom door with their daughter in his arms.

“Is Lil’ Bun asleep?” Zachary asked while handing their daughter to Serenity.

“Lil’ Pie is all over at night.”

Callia was the sweetest, most sensible soul, but when she acted out, she only wanted her mother, especially at night. She clung to Serenity like nobody’s business.

Even Grandma May could not handle her.

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