Chapter 174

The next Saturday morning felt calm.

Too calm.

Daniel was sitting in the living room with his laptop, pretending to work but mostly watching the kids build something new with the cardboard spaceship-house.

It had survived more than a week now.

That alone was impressive.

Alex had added another section using a cereal box.

The older one was reinforcing the sides with tape.

“This is the cargo room,” Alex explained seriously.

The older one raised an eyebrow.

“What ...