Chapter 353: Chapter 353

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#Menu I was just about to scold Kane when I caught sight of Wren emerging from the kitchen, carrying dishes.

A warm smile spread across her face as she set the table, and I found myself offering a small smile in return before settling into a seat next to Leo–intentionally putting two chairs between Kane and me.

“Mommy, sit with Dad.”

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Leo’s innocent request caught me off guard. Had Kane been teaching them to say things like this? Lately, they had been unusually supportive of their father.

With a quiet sigh, I shook my head and got up from my seat. Without a word, I moved over and sat down beside Kane.

Seeing the joy on my children’s faces made it a little easier to tolerate the situation.

I can’t forget why I’m here, I reminded myself. This is for them.

Once Wren finished serving the food, we began eating. A few bites in, I glanced up at her and said, “Come sit with us at the table.”

The moment the words left my mouth, Wren’s eyes widened in shock. She quickly shook her head. “No, I can’t. How could I sit at the same table as the Alpha?”

I could see the deep respect she held for Kane. As the leader of the pack, he commanded authority, and there were traditions that everyone followed.

I turned to Kane, who had just taken a bite of food. He paused mid–chew when he noticed my .expectant stare.

“Tell her to sit with us,” I insisted.

For a moment, he simply sat there, unmoving. Then, with a small exhale, he pulled the empty spoon from his mouth and turned toward Wren, who had her head bowed.

His gaze flicked back to me, and I gave him a pointed look, silently urging him to do as I asked.

Clearing his throat, he finally said, “You’re welcome to join us for dinner tonight. Take a seat, Wren.”

Wren’s head shot up in surprise, her eyes glistening as if she were holding back emotions.

Smiling, I added, “It’s okay, Wren. You’re practically family. You’ve cared for Kane since he was a child -like a mother figure to him.”

After a moment of hesitation, she slowly pulled out a chair and sat down next to Leo.

Luna and Leo beamed, clearly delighted.

“This is the best dinner ever,” Luna whispered to Leo. “Mommy and Dad are here together. It’s not like before–it feels right.”

The mention of before made my stomach tighten. I knew they were thinking about Grayson.

Before I could say anything, Kane spoke up, his voice steady.

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< Chapter 353 “Don’t worry. Your dad will always make sure your dinners are just as happy as this one.”

When dinner ended, I kissed both of my children on the cheeks and wished them goodnight. Wren led them to their room, while I made my way back to the bedroom I was sharing with Kane.

As I entered, my gaze landed on the empty couch. Kane still wasn’t back–probably still outside on a call.

I walked over to the bed, making sure all the lights were off before settling against the headboard. Grabbing my phone, I hesitated for a moment, my mind clouded with unease.

I needed to talk to Grayson. I wasn’t keeping secrets from him, but explaining my current situation was making me anxious.

Taking a deep breath, I called him. But after a few rings, the call went unanswered.

Letting out a quiet sigh, I placed my phone on the nightstand and laid down, willing myself to sleep.

Some time later, the door creaked open.

Kane entered the room in near silence, assuming I was already asleep. He moved toward the bed, grabbed a pillow, and then made his way to the couch.

Just as he settled in, my phone began to ring.

Reaching over, I picked it up from the nightstand. The name on the screen made my breath hitch.

Grayson.

With a quick glance toward the couch where Kane lay, I answered the call.

“Grayson.”

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