Chapter 1958


    Wayne stepped forward, scooping lvy into his arms, “My little girl is so talented, I could cry!”


    “No crying, daddy!” Ivy quickly tried to cover Wayne’s eyes. “Daddy, Mommy, hurry and taste it. See if


    it’s good!”


    Surprisingly, the dishes tasted exceptional.


    Calvin happily exined, “Ivy was very meticulous. She followed the recipe to a T, great job!”


    Jaime dug into his meal, raising his thumb in approval whilst muttering, “Ivy, you’ve got a knack for


    cooking! It’s delicious!”


    Ivy’s face flushed a healthy pink.


    The bad mood she’d been harboring due to Liam’s sudden departure and subsequent disappearance


    had greatly improved thanks to the meal.


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    Dinner concluded in a warm, cozy atmosphere.


    When everyone began to retire for the night, Ivy quietly approached Wayne. She leaned in and


    whispered, “Daddy, are you happy? Are you satisfied?”


    Wayne paused momentarily before embracing his daughter, answering with utmost sincerity and


    tenderness, “Of course. With all of you, I am always happy.”


    “That’s fantastic!” Ivy excitedly patted Wayne’s shoulder. “Don’t worry Daddy, Cory and I will always


    make you and Mommy happy!”


    “You’re a good girl, Ivy.”


    Father and daughter shared a sweet moment in the corner.


    Meanwhile, Rosalynn was on a call with Paige, asionally ncing over at them.


    “It’s good that Erica got to hang out with Larkin. It’s better than being alone and constantly reminiscing


    about Mary.”


    “Mm-hmm,” Rosalynn responded.


    During the day, Erica had gone out with Larkin. They’d decided to fly over to B City to see a


    photography exhibition that Erica was fond of


    After a few more exchanges, Trista woke up, and they ended the call.


    The next day, school started for the children.


    While they were each taking their turn to shower, Rosalynn gathered their assignments and other


    things they’d need for school the next day, all neatly packed into their backpacks by Cory.


    Cooking idents were not umon, even for adults.


    Ivy was no exception.


    After her shower, she revealed to Rosalynn a burn on her arm from a ssh of hot oil.


    “I’m not in pain, Mommy” Probably worried that Rosalynn would be upset, Ivy tried to sound as cheerful


    as possible as her mom applied ointment to her burn “Mommy, was the food I cooked really that good?”


    “It was very good,” Rosalynn didn’t hold back her praise, giving a big thumbs up


    “That’s great!” Ivy then nestled into Rosalynn’s shoulder, nuzzling her like a little kitten.


    “What’s wrong?” Rosalynn gently patted her back, sensing her daughter’s uneasiness.


    “Mommy always worries about Daddy Ivy softly said. “If I can make Daddy happier, Mommy will worry


    less.”


    Rosalynn was touched