The morning sunlight filtered through the blinds, casting a soft glow over the room. The once-heavy silence that had settled over the house after Sophie’s fever now felt like a distant memory.
Lauren stood in the kitchen, a steaming mug of coffee in her hands, watching as Sophie bounced around the living room. Her cheeks were rosy again, her energy restored. It was like she had never been sick in the first place.
"Look, Lauren!" Sophie called from the living room, her voice high-pitched with excitement. "I can jump now!"
Lauren smiled, shaking her head as Sophie did a little hop, her small feet barely leaving the ground. She was getting her spunk back, and it felt like a relief. "You’re jumping like a pro now, huh?" Lauren called back, sipping her coffee and leaning against the counter.
