The screen rang once, twice.Then It connected as two small, familiar faces appeared on the screen.Ivy's eyes lit up instantly, her entire face brightening with excitement."Aria! Lila!" she called out happily."Mommy!" Lila's voice rang out first, her face glowing with excitement. "Where are you? I miss you!"Aria appeared beside her, calmer but just as concerned."Yes, Mommy," Aria added softly. "It's already late… aren't you coming home tonight?"Ivy's heart clenched slightly at the worry in her eldest daughter's voice."Oh, my sweethearts," she said gently, her lips forming a small pout. "Mommy won't be able to come home tonight. I'll be back tomorrow, okay? Something important came up."She paused before adding,"You both have eaten, right?""Yes, Mommy!" Lila replied quickly, nodding eagerly. "We ate!"Aria continued, her tone steady and responsible."We had the chicken you prepared this morning. I microwaved it, and we also ate some fried chips from the fridge."Ivy smiled, cl
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