Silent Discovery

That day, Valerie worked overtime until seven o'clock as usual and then dragged her tired body back home.

As soon as she walked into the living room, she heard the voices of two children coming from the room.

So, she eased her steps and quietly walked over, leaning against the door to eavesdrop on them.

"Daddy, when will you come back?"

When Valerie heard this, her heart skipped a beat.

But she di