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    The couple agreed it was finally time for a getaway—just the two of them, no kids, no responsibilities. After four solid years of nonstop parenting, they craved a real break. But more than anything, Ellis wanted a chance to have Freya all to himself for a while, far from the chaos at home.<fn780d> Th?s chapter is updated by Find_Novel(.</fn780d>


    Before making any travel ns, they gave n a call.


    n had volunteered for the job of “favorite uncle” from day one. Ever since the twins were born, he’d offered to babysit at every opportunity. For four years straight, he’d insisted that, should they ever travel, the twins, Jesse and Nina, belonged with him—not with Caldwell or Kendra.


    So, when the phone rang and Ellis asked if he could watch the kids for the entire summer, n was so ecstatic he could barely speak. He grabbed his keys and sped over without a second thought.


    The moment he stepped through the door, he blurted, “Wait—you’re actually leaving Jesse and Nina with me? For the whole summer?” Even as he plopped his bag down, he stared at them, wide-eyed, as if the offer might disappear.


    Freya exchanged a look with Ellis, then crouched down to hug her kids, brushing a hand through Nina’s hair. “Yes, n. We mean it.”


    He gaped. “Are you absolutely sure?”


    Freya replied with a subtle smile, “We’re sure.”


    A mischievous glint appeared in n’s eyes. “You’re not worried I’ll lead them astray?”


    He fired off questions rapid-fire, hardly pausing for breath, grinning from ear to ear.


    Freya took a thoughtful breath, then gave a small, wry smile. “Trust me, those two are tougher to influence than you realize.”


    n frowned, clearly perplexed, but let thement pass.


    While everyone gathered near the door, Ellis, remembering just how wild the twins could get, said, “If they wear you out, just send them to Hugh or my parents. No shame in asking for backup.”


    “Rx, that’s not going to happen!” n shot back with a grin, confidence radiating from him. He’d waited forever for this opportunity—finally, the twins were his for the summer.


    Just as they were about to head out, Freya stopped and reached into her bag. “Hold on. There’s something else.”


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    n, still grinning like a kid on Christmas morning, asked, “What’s up?” Freya handed him a folder, her tone gently firm. “Make sure they don’t skip their summer sses. And if Nina falls behind, have Jesse help her out.”


    n took the hefty stack from her, thumbing through the endless pages. His eyebrows shot up as he skimmed the list. “Seriously? Isn’t this a little much? You two aren’t being too intense, are you? How are they supposed to handle all of this?”


    A flicker of childhood resentment crept into his voice—he still remembered the misery of being shoved from one afterschool ss to another. He shot Freya a puzzled look. When did she turn into the strict parent? She used to champion letting kids be kids. When did all this change?


    “This wasn’t our idea,” Freya said, exchanging a nce with Ellis. “They asked for it themselves.”


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