TMUW 81: Seattle

"Luna! Liam!" I called out to the kids who were happily playing outside. "That's enough! Come here!"

"Coming, Mommy!" Luna chirped in response.

I sighed as I watched them approach me, bathing with their sweat. Yet, I can't help to smile when their giggles enveloped my ears as they hugged my legs.

"You're both drenched in sweat again!" I scolded softly. I really disliked how they seemed to practically bathe in it. "Go to your room, both of you go shower now," I instructed, and they promptly obeyed.

I closed my eyes and looked upwards. After a moment, I felt arms wrap around my waist.

"No wonder your wrinkles are appearing so fast," Noah teased.

I rolled my eyes and gently removed his arm from around me. "Maybe I should just cut off that arm of yours. You're taking it too far," I joked.

"What?" he chuckled. "Come on, it's been six years. Aren't you used to it yet?" he added.

"How about I make you used to my punches?" I grinned, leaving him behind as I returned inside our house.

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