After entering the house, Jayden let go of River’s hand and ran toward Laurent joyfully. “Dad.”

“Hey, kiddo,” replied Laurent.

He waited till Jayden ran over and lifted him happily. He kissed Jayden’s cheek and said, “I missed you, Jay.”

“I missed you more, Dad. I haven’t seen you in a long time. I’m not awake whenever you head out in the morning, and I’m already asleep by the time you’re back.”

Laurent smiled. “It hasn’t been that long, only since summer vacation started, because you sleep in a lot. We always head out together when you need to go to school.”

To Laurent, it had not been that long, as he did see his son every day.

Jayden was nestled in his father’s embrace. He said, “It’s boring to play alone. I don’t wake up early because I don’t want to be bored. If I wake up late, the time when I’m bored will be shorter.”

“Are you bored? There are many toys at home, and we even built a playground for you. The nannies can play whatever you want.”

Rosalie and River walked ove