Joseph lay in bed, listening to the children's soft snoring, but found himself unusually unable to sleep.
Anna called Joseph during the night to ask if he was coming home. Joseph chose not to tell her he was playing games with Emily.
The next morning, Joseph woke up with dark circles under his eyes. The child lying next to him saw him and exclaimed in surprise, "Joseph, you look just like a raccoon!"
Emily happened to pass by and raised an eyebrow. 'Could Joseph be losing sleep because the woman he adores isn't by his side?'
Deciding it wasn't her concern, she hurried to the kitchen to help Mama Sophia with breakfast.
The breakfast consisted of milk provided by Emily, bacon from Joseph, fried to a perfect golden brown on both sides, and toasted bread slices that were crispy, golden, a
