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It was a quiet evening at Leah and Richie’s house. The sun was slowly setting..

Leah sat in the balcony, staring into the space absentmindedly, while Richie scrolled through his phone beside her. They both enjoyed these rare, peaceful moments when they could just relax after a long day.

Just as Leah was about to ask Richie what he wanted for dinner, her phone buzzed on the coffee table. It was a video call from Richie's parents. She smiled, knowing exactly who it was.

“It’s the boys,” she said, picking up her phone. She tapped the screen to answer, and within seconds, the bright, smiling faces of Jayden and Jayson appeared on the screen.

“Mom! Dad!” Jayden shouted, his voice filled with excitement.

“Hi, Mom! Hi, Dad!” Jayson echoed, waving enthusiastically at the screen.

Leah’s heart melted at the sight of her sons. They had been staying with their grandparents for a few days while she and Richie took care of some things at home, had enough rest and time together. But she missed the