Andrea didn't care about what Jack was thinking; she drove straight home without stopping anywhere.
Upon arriving, she got out of her car and entered the house to find Agatha waiting for her in the living room.
"Hey, Pete stayed up past his bedtime waiting for you," Agatha informed Andrea as she walked in.
Andrea paused for a moment, then replied, "I'll go check on him in his room."
Agatha nodded as Andrea headed towards Pete's room. She opened the door and found Pete fast asleep on his bed.
Approaching the bed, Andrea bent down and gently kissed Pete's forehead, whispering, "I love you, honey."
As Pete stirred in his sleep and murmured, "Daddy," Andrea's mood shifted, a hint of sadness crossing her face. She turned away silently and left the room without a word.
When Andrea emerged
