We played until 11:30 at night, and Sophia walked away with most of the winnings. She was grinning from ear to ear. When Michael called her in the middle of the game, she just said, “I’m playing cards with Grace. Don’t wait up.”

I caught Edmund smirking when she said that.

“I’m not leaving. I’m sleeping over,” Sophia announced and threw her arms around my neck.

“Well, I’m not leaving either. Just take the guest room.” Zachary shot ...