“Sorry, I didn’t mean to. Really, I don’t think I could if I tried.” He apologised.

Sophie rolled her eyes before turning around and beginning to walk back towards the dining room.

Max followed after her, still chuckling. He followed behind her slowly, trying his hardest to stifle his laughter.

He glanced over at the table, seeing the empty seat. He smirked a little to himself. Guess they hadn’t finished eating yet, after all.

The moment Max walked out into the living room, he saw his father sat on the couch in his usual spot, reading the newspaper.

He was wearing his glasses once more today, which gave Max some...