"Jackie considers Fred a friend!" Serenity raised her voice. At least in her opinion, that was the case. Besides, some friendships could last a lifetime!

"Really? Well, let's see if she thinks Fred is a friend or a toy," Jackson mused, leaving the matter inconclusive in the end.

Serenity's efforts to keep her daughter from going to Fred's room to sleep were futile. Even if she watched Jacqueline fall asleep in her own room, she would find her daughter in Fred's room the next morning. With not many options left, Serenity had to let it go. Luckily, the kids were only five years old, so she did not have to be too worried about them.

Micah was still awake. The boy who inherited his father's eyes was staring straight at Serenity.

"Micah? What's wrong? Do you want to listen to Mommy's story before you sleep?" Serenity asked.

"Did Mommy and Daddy get into a fight?" Micah asked, and his question caught Serenity off guard.

Startled, Serenity quickly managed a smile. "Why do you think Momm