The photoshoot wrapped up, and everyone appeared cheerful.
"Wait a second—where are Liam and Nathaniel?" Hayley asked, realizing the two men were nowhere to be seen. "Did they disappear somewhere?"
"Oh, don't worry about them," Gracie replied with a casual wave. "They are old buddies. Probably off celebrating on their own."
Hayley chuckled. "Right, right. Let them have their fun."
While everyone stayed busy chatting and laughing, Riya quietly slipped away from the group, unnoticed.
"Mommy, I'm hungry," Zane said, tugging at Zara's hand and rubbing his sleepy eyes.
Zara's expression softened with guilt. She hadn't realized how tired the little boy was while she had been caught up with the others.
"Alright, let's get you something to eat." She guided him toward the buffet table.
Zane's eyes lit up when he spotted a chocolate smoothie. His sleepiness vanished. "Mommy, I want that."
Zara smiled, gently ruffling his hair. "Go ahead, sweetheart. Take whatever you like."
