chapter seventy one

“Silent boys!” Kiara exclaimed as she placed Zoey on her chair and began to feed her some cereal. Zayn and Zion immediately dropped the spoons they were using to play pirates on the table and lowered their heads to the floor. “What are your table manners?” Kiara questioned, and the boys answered in unison, “No talking and no playing while eating.”

Zoey let out a giggle at their response, and Kiara smiled in response. “Alright, go on. Have your breakfast,” she said, and the boys began to eat.

As Zoey spotted Aiden coming towards them, she climbed out of her chair and rushed towards him, calling out, “Daddy!” Kiara started to stop her but saw the urgency in Zoey’s steps and allowed her to go.

“Hey princess,” Aiden called out as he scooped Zoey into his arms and hugged her tightly. “Good morning, Dad,” the boys chimed in unison as Aiden walked over to Kiara and placed a gentle kiss on her cheek.

“Good morning once again, love,” Aiden whispered into Kiara’s ear.

When Aiden took a seat nex