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.

Grandma May mentioned that children knew their mother. Most of the time, Callia remained at the estate, cared for by Grandma May and the other senior members of the family.

However, Callia was most attached to her mother.

Serenity held Callia and gave her cheek a little squeeze.

“It’s nine. Why aren’t you in bed? Even your brother is asleep.”

Zachary closed the door to Heath’s room.

“He’s quick to fall asleep.”

Serenity carried Callia while walking to the bedroom with Zachary. She sai