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"So, do you want to play with Daddy today?" 

"No need, Dad. Uncle Reed played with Arte yesterday. He let me use the princess castle!"

"… And he let me play with the water slides. He's a lot of fun to play with," Hermes's suddenly said. 

"Yes, yes! Uncle Reed is the best!"

Clarke was so distraught after hearing that his kids looked so happy playing with Reed.

Of course, he was glad that Reed helped him during his tough times, especially when it involved the company's life. But he was still upset because his kids didn't seem to be so happy with him coming home. 

"So you guys don't want to play with Dad?" Clarke asked again to make sure. 

Hermes didn't answer, but he walked away and sat at the dining table, waiting for his Mom to finish cooking. Meanwhile, Artemis only stared at her dad and said, "Daddy, I'm tired… I want to nap instead…." 

"Ah, sweetheart, you should have lunch first with us, okay?"

"Un…"