Chapter 1791

"See you at our destination," Maeve said while holding Aurelia as she and Zion got into the car. Sheldon commented, "This might be the first time everyone's actually shown up." "True," Maeve replied with a smile. "In previous years, everyone had their own things going on. This year... it feels livelier." Zion gently held Maeve's hand with his eyes full of warmth. "Are you tired? Let Aurelia sit on her own; she's a big girl now." "No! Daddy carry me!" Aurelia tugged insistently at Zion's sleeve. Maeve chuckled and freed one hand to playfully pinch Aurelia's nose. "What a little troublemaker. The moment Daddy tells you to sit on your own, you demand to be carried instead." Zion, who could never say no to Aurelia, sighed and took Aurelia from Maeve's arms. His voice was calm but firm as he said, "Aurelia, you're in first grade now. You need to learn to be independent and not always rely on Mommy and Daddy." "But my classmates all like me! They're super nice to me! And I can bru