No Mere Accident

Valerie just let Mitchell carry her for a bit, quietly staying on his back.

Valerie spoke softly, "Dad, can you put me down?"

Mitchell was about to reassure her and said that he was not tired, while Valerie had already squirmed and hopped off his back.

Patricia rushed over, worried, to catch her.

Valerie turned to Mitchell and said, "Dad, could you keep an eye on Donny for me? Let me know if he wa