YVONNE —

The next day, I had just woken up from sleep, and the first thought that came to my mind was what to say to my kids when they asked me why their daddy had yet to arrive.

I rose from the bed and went to Amanda's room in search of the solution because I did not have a discussion with her yesterday as I had planned due to how early she went to bed.

"Good morning, Amanda," I greeted as I banged the door open and walked in. I was even surprised that the door was not locked. She literally slept without locking her door, or perhaps she...