Maya's Pov
The morning began with heavy rain pounding against the windows. It started as a light patter but soon deepened into steady, firm taps. It should have been comforting to curl up with a throw blanket and a mug of hot, sweet something. But inside, something was off.
I had only just sliced apples for Sami's lunch when I heard Adam's voice. Sudden. Brief. Strained.
“No. We must pull logs for the last three months. Don't waste your time with anything prior to that."
I stopped cutting mid-air. Lee set aside her drawing pad on the dining room table. Even Sami grew quiet, saying no more bout some new puzzle he was building.
"What is the matter with Daddy?" he inquired.
Lee closed her pushed her tab gently. "He's working. Maybe he's tired.” She responded.
But it didn't sound like
