Chris had no idea what the adults were dealing with. After playing a puzzle game for a while, he noticed Helen still hadn’t come out of the small side room. Curious, he trotted over and knocked on the door.

When Helen opened it, the two siblings exchanged a few words. Whatever Chris had said, it must’ve been the wrong thing—Helen shot a look toward Jasmine, pursed her lips, and inflated her cheeks in a pout of defiance.

“Helen,” came Stanley’s voice from ...