MONICA “Dad,” I called softly. “A girl from my grade is here. She’s sleeping over.” He looked up at me, nodding like it was no big deal. “Alright. I won’t disturb you girls.”“Thanks, Dad. You okay?” He sighed, rubbing the back of his neck. “Stressful day, kiddo. Work’s been a lot lately.” I wanted to ask more, but I didn’t. Instead, I just gave him a soft smile. “Good thing dinner just needs a microwave, huh?”He chuckled lightly. “Not that tired. I’m cooking. How about you set the table?” I raised an eyebrow, but I could see the playful glint in his eyes. “Alright, alright. You cook. I’ll help.”He shook his head with a smile. “Always the helper, huh?”“Someone’s gotta do it,” I said, grinning back. “Let’s get to it.”As we started cooking, the rhythm of it felt nice. My dad, though stressed, still moved around the kitchen like he knew exactly what he was doing. We didn’t talk too much, but I didn’t mind.But then, halfway through chopping vegetables, I noticed Zoey standing in the
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