A Sweet Conspiracy

After Valerie returned home from work, Mason and Aria ran to her. "Mommy, Daddy fetched us today! You should kiss Daddy as a reward!"

Whenever the two children did something praiseworthy, Valerie would reward them with a kiss.

Valerie glanced at Donovan awkwardly. "Daddy is an adult. He doesn't like this kind of reward."

The two kids turned to look at Donovan in confusion, hoping to get a definite