"Mommy, what time is it? Why isn't Daddy home yet?" the boy who was lying on the sofa grumbled. His head was left dangling, while his legs were lifted onto the backrest.

Emily's lips immediately pursed. "Be patient, Louis. Soon, Daddy will be home. I'm sure he will successfully complete the mission."

With a sluggish expression, Louis reached for the tablet on his right side. "I told you, I should have come along. If I had helped, the mission would have been completed more quickly. I have ...