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Chapter 137

Chapter 137

Theo sat on Kylan's shoulders, his tiny hands gripping his head while Clarence bounded between him and Katrina as she chatted away excitedly. With each step Kylan took, Theo bounced lightly, his giggles blending with the crunch of leaves beneath their feet. Kylan listened intently to Clarence, responding as though every word from his daughter was the most fascinating thing in the world.

"Umm, Daddy?" Clarence leaned her head forward to look at Kylan, her voice curious.

Kylan gave Theo legs a gentle squeeze to steady him as he momentarily lifted his small hand up to catch the leaf. "Yeah?"

"Will the bear be out? 'Cause, umm, Mommy told me that bears go sleepy when it's cold."

Kylan glanced at Katrina, who smiled warmly at him, her arms crossed as she walked beside them. "Mommy's right; they do. But don't worry, buddy, I'm sure they'll be out." "Really?"

"Yeah, kiddo. It's only late September. The bears haven't gone trick-or-treating for Halloween yet, have they?"

Clarence giggled, the sound bubbling like a tiny bell. "No! I bet they get so much candy."

Kylan chuckled, patting her head affectionately before going back to holding Theo's leg. "What do you want to be this year?"

Clarence thought for a moment, humming dramatically. "Auntie Nissa!"

Katrina laughed, her voice light and musical. "I can make her a cop outfit, no problem. Sound good, sweetheart?"

Clarence nodded enthusiastically, her curls bouncing. "Yeah! Daddy can be a superhero, and, umm, Mommy can be one too. Or, umm, a queen! 'Cause Mommy is pretty and strong."

Katrina pinched her cheek gently, making Clarence giggle again. "She's going to be a heartbreaker, isn't she?"

Kylan nodded, pretending to look concerned. "Sounds like it. Better get ready now." He leaned over and kissed Katrina softly, his free hand brushing hers.

"Eww!" Clarence covered his eyes with her hands, letting out an exaggerated groan. "No, Daddy, don't do that to Mommy!"

"Why not?"

"Cause," Clarence pouted, turning her face away dramatically.

Kylan chuckled, lifting Theo from his shoulders and settling him on his hip so he could bend down to look at Clarence. He poked her cheek playfully. "Cause what?"

Clarence blushed, then buried her face in Kylan's neck. Katrina laughed, stepping closer to ruffle Clarence's soft hair. "I think someone's jealous."

Kylan nodded with a grin. "Could be. But Clarence?" She pulled back slightly, her eyes flickering between her parents. "Mommy and Daddy kiss because we love each other, okay?"

Clarence hesitated, her lips pursing in thought, before nodding solemnly. "Okay." She didn't look thrilled, but it seemed to satisfy her for now.

Katrina reached out, scooping her from Kylan's arms and giving her a quick squeeze. "Come on, honey, we're almost at the bears."

That perked Clarence up immediately. She wriggled with excitement until Katrina set her down, her tiny feet tapping eagerly against the ground. Katrina held one of her hands, and Kylan held the other while he carried Theo. Together, they walked toward the bear enclosure, stopping in front of a low glass panel where Clarence could peek through without straining.

They waited patiently, the sound of distant animal calls and the chatter of other families filling the air.

"Do you see them yet?" Clarence asked, her voice hushed with anticipation.

beside her and wrapping an arm around her shoulders. "But keep

enclosure that she barely noticed. Katrina gently moved Clarence's arms around the plush toy, earning a small,

treeline, their massive forms lumbering toward the

eyes wide as saucers. As the bear wandered closer, she pressed herself into Kylan's arm, a mix

teeth on full display. Clarence jumped, letting out a small squeak as she clung

her, rubbing her back soothingly. He glanced at Katrina, who

into them. "Daddy's right," Katrina said, brushing a curl from her daughter's face.

peeked over her shoulder at the bear, which was now sitting and watching them curiously. "Bedtime, Mr. Bear," she whispered, her voice trembling but loud enough for her

right.

head up at her parents, her confidence returning. Kylan leaned

of them shouted, "Bedtime, Mr.

corner of the

hands excitedly. "We

did," Kylan said with a grin, scooping her up again. Katrina

see the penguins next?" Clarence

squeezing her daughter's hand as they walked on together, the crisp autumn air filling their lungs and the zoo

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last of the clothes and placed them neatly in the drawer. Just as she closed it, the sound of quick footsteps and laughter caught her attention. She turned toward the bedroom door just in time to see their two year old Theo sprint past, completely naked, his giggles echoing through the

Theo

squirming in his

Katrina called out, crossing her arms with an amused

past Katrina with a towel wrapped around her tiny body like Katrina does. She grinned as she saw Theo's cheeks flushed from the excitement. "Theo and Daddy were

head,

dramatically, though the twinkle in his eye gave him away. "Almost every time it's bath night. He'd

her eyes flicking to Kylan's towel-clad figure, "if you two hurry up and get cleaned up,

closer, leaning down to kiss her

raised her arms in celebration, cheering, "Thank

lingering. She loved moments like these, the warmth of family life and the

she went to prepare the promised treats and setting up their favorite blankets on the sofa. She sank into

freshly showered and

the sofa

a night and went

in their favorite pajamas. Katrina handed her daughter a safety cup filled with warm

you, Mommy," Clarence said, her voice

arm around Katrina's shoulders. "Theo behaved himself in the end. Though he had

boy leaned into her side. "He always has plenty to say. Like his

pulling Katrina closer. "Definitely gets that from

resting her head on his shoulder. They sat quietly, watching the

with Mr. Snuggles at her side and Theo on his large crib with his long pillow, they returned to the living room. Katrina settled on the sofa, angling herself toward Kylan as he sat beside her. He leaned back, studying her

hands. "I saw the board in

but he stayed quiet, letting her

Her voice wavered. "It just... it must be hard to see all of that. How

reached out, cupping her face and kissing her

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