Dominic glanced at his watch, sprang to his feet, and hurried out. "Oh no, it's almost 7:30 a.m.! Come on, get dressed, brush your teeth, and wash your face. I'll make breakfast.""Okay." Lilith headed for the bathroom.Ten minutes later, breakfast was ready, but Lilith still hadn't come out.Dominic knocked on the door."Daddy, my tummy hurts. I'm pooping!" she called from inside.Dominic chuckled, finally understanding why she'd gotten up on her own. "Alright, finish up quickly. Don't be late."First grade started at 8:30 a.m., and the drive to Blossom Elementary would take about 15 minutes if traffic was clear.He glanced at the master bedroom. The door was still closed, and he had no intention of calling her.A few minutes later, Lilith came out looking uncomfortable. "Daddy, I couldn't poop."Dominic frowned. "What did you eat yesterday at your aunt's?"Lilith's eyes darted away. "Nothing much.""Heh, did you eat ice cream?" Dominic asked, half amused, half exasperated.
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