Elias's POV, " Hey there my little gremlins!” I laughed as I tried to pry them off me and get back on my feet, " Up we get. Come on.” I hefted Lynn into my arms and finally got off the floor. Asher was jumping up and down talking a mile a minute. I hefted him up as well as planted a kiss on both their cheeks. “Where did you go? Did you get us presents? We ate oysters! I have a new sister!" I chuckled as I carried them both into the house, “Slow down guys, one at a time." My feet drew to a stop when I saw Marissa standing in the living room. She was wrapped in her sage green bathrobe, hair slightly damp and clinging to her face. Her eyes looked tired, like she hadn't slept much. I couldn't get my throat to work. And for a few seconds, neither could she. “Come on guys, don't drown Uncle Elias in questions.” She said with a small smile. “Off you two go. Shoes and shirts on and then breakfast." Ashlynn clung to my neck, " But we missed him.”" I know honey. I missed him too.” Her
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