Esther's bell-like, childish voice rang out from the phone as she squealed, "Mommy's kissing Daddy! Eww!"Beverly's face grew hot at the little girl's words. She was still lying in James' arms, and her lips were pressed against his Adam's apple. Realizing how inappropriate the position was, she frantically straightened up and said plainly, "No, I—"Behind her, James' Adam's apple bobbed slightly, though he sounded unfazed as he said at the same time, "No, we didn't."The corners of his mouth curved up at the sight of Beverly's flushed earlobes."Mommy, Daddy, when are you coming home?" Esther asked, her hand covering the mischievous grin playing on her lips. She was adorable beyond words as she blinked her large doe eyes at them.Beverly chased away any lingering, improper thoughts from her mind and smiled. "We'll be home in a few days."James reached for Beverly's wrist and silently indicated for her to sit beside him."What about Daddy?" Esther asked when she didn't see Jame
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