Okay," Skylar answered immediately, then added seriously, "I will send you the high-quality version."
"Oh, really? The high-quality version?"
"Yes," Skylar nodded wisely. "Because that’s what professionals do, and I’m a professional."
"Thank you, Sky..."
At this point, Zachary genuinely looked impressed. His son’s confidence was impressive for a kid his age. He wouldn’t believe it, either, if he hadn’t seen and heard himself.
But before Skylar could continue speaking proudly about photography, Sienna suddenly remembered something important.
"Wait, Sky..." she said while narrowing her eyes slightly at him. "You’re not charging me for the picture, right?"
Skylar looked thoughtful for exactly three seconds. Then, he said casually, "I won’t charge you with money."
"What do you want? I will do my best—" She can’t even finish her sentence when Skylar interrupts her.
"Auntie, please bake a tasty cake for me," he said, pausing with a thoughtful frown. Then he held up three fingers and added, "Make a tasty cake three times for me."
Sienna can’t help but smile, watching his eyes shine every time he talks about or hears about food.
It amuses her.
"Bake cake three times?" She asked.
"Yes."
"Alright," she finally surrendered, dramatically. "Three cakes. No. Not three. I will give a bonus. I will bake six cakes!"
Skylar instantly smiled wider and held out his tiny hand. "Let’s make a deal, Aunty..."
Sienna shook his hand seriously.
"Deal."
Zachary leaned back slightly against the chair. He felt absurdly satisfied. His son had unknowingly done something he himself had been struggling to do naturally—to tie Sienna closer to them.
Now she would wait for Skylar’s photos. She would make cakes for him. And slowly, naturally, they would continue entering her life little by little.
Zachary almost wanted to praise his son out loud.
’This little man deserved a complete upgrade for his computer room.’ He wonders. ’Maybe another camera too. Possibly the expensive one he wanted last month.’
Zachary shook his head as he realized his son was clearly working harder than he was.
The thought alone almost made Zachary laugh at himself.
He leaned back against the sofa, continuing to observe them.
Unfortunately, their peaceful moment slowly began to quiet down.
After talking almost nonstop for nearly an hour, Skylar’s energy finally started disappearing. His words became slower. His blinking became heavier.
Eventually, while still holding the iPad loosely, the little boy leaned against the sofa cushion and closed his eyes.
A few minutes later, he was completely asleep.
Sienna immediately softened at the sight.
"Oh no," she whispered gently. "He’s tired."
Carefully, she stood from the sofa and glanced at Zachary.
"Zach, I’ll carry him to my bedroom."
But before she could even bend down, Zachary stopped her calmly.
"I’ll do it."
Without waiting further, he walked toward the sleeping Skylar and carefully lifted him into his arms.
Skylar shifted slightly but remained asleep against his father’s shoulder.
Then Zachary lifted his gaze toward her.
"Lead the way," he said gently.
Sienna nodded quickly and walked toward her bedroom.
...
After a long and busy day hosting her special guests, Sienna finally allowed herself to breathe properly again.
From early morning until nighttime, her tiny apartment had been unusually full of life.
Skylar’s cheerful voice echoed constantly through the living room. And Zachary’s quiet presence somehow remained beside her almost the entire day.
Between cooking, cleaning, preparing snacks, listening to Skylar’s endless stories, and trying not to embarrass herself in front of Zachary every five minutes, Sienna genuinely felt exhausted.


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