Chapter 686

Peter noticed Grace's constant belly-touching and teased, "What's in there, gold?" "This is what they called 'maternal love'," Grace replied, glancing down at her stomach. "Maternal love? Wasn't someone trying to get into fights while pregnant?" Peter shot back, grinning. "Dad, you're terrible at conversation," Grace complained. Peter retorted, "Well, you're terrible at being a mom." For once, he had won their verbal sparring match. Grace was about to argue back when Juniper appeared, making her quickly close her mouth. She had not forgotten about Juniper's promised lecture on responsibility. "Juniper, where's James?" Grace asked, trying to change the subject. Juniper looked around. "That's right... Where did he go after dropping you off?" Grace pouted. "You're playing favorites! You only lecture me and never him." Juniper laughed at Grace's complaint. "Is it so wrong that I care about you?" "You should discipline James, too," Grace suggested. "Fine. I'll give him a smack or