*Michael*

“Daddy,” Amelia whined, reaching her hands up to me. “My legs are tired from walking.”

I scooped up Amelia, her tiny frame pressed against my chest, I felt a pang of concern at the sound of her whimpers.

“Me too, Mommy.” Shelby gently picked up Thomas, her soothing touch immediately calming him as she murmured reassurances.

"They must be exhausted from all the excitement," Shelby remarked, her voice ...