Caspian, Julia, and little Liam finally returned home after what had been an eventful night. The long day had taken its toll on Liam, who had fallen asleep in the car, his tiny head resting peacefully against the seat.

Julia gently scooped him up in her arms, careful not to wake him as she carried him upstairs to his room.

The house was quiet, the soft hum of the air conditioning the only sound as she made her way down the hallway.

Once in Liam’s room, Julia carefully laid him down on his bed, adjusting his pillow and pulling the blanket over him.

She stood over him for a moment,...