David’s eyes narrowed slightly as he looked between his daughter and his wife. Something was amiss, and his protective instincts kicked in. “Why don’t you take a break, Sophie? Go wash up and rest.” His words were gentle, but there was an unspoken promise that he would get to the bottom of this.

As Sophie scurried off, grateful for the reprieve, David stood and faced Janet, a solemn expression replacing the warmth he had shown his daughter. “We need to talk, Janet. I think there’s a lot I’ve been missing.”