Chapter 8: New Beginnings
Sofia was fast asleep when her alarm went off, then her dad came in and pulled back the drapes to let the light in.
“Up and at ‘em,” he said loudly, as Sofia tried to hide under her duvet. “C’mon.” He yanked back the covers and ruffled her hair. “Bathroom. Then kitchen.”
Sofia yawned but she got up. She went to use the bathroom first, then padded into the kitchen in her pyjamas and bare feet. It was just her dad in there, making toast and eggs.
Sofia looked around. “Where’s Jamie? Did he go home?”
“He’s asleep,” her dad replied, poking the eggs in the pan.
Sofia gasped. “He’s still here?”
Her dad turned a smile to her. “Yes. Now come sit—”
“Can I go see him!” Sofia asked, excited.
“No,” her dad said, and came over to steer her into a chair. “He’s sleeping
