Isaac handed some food to Joe. "Eat up."

"Dad, I've already had plenty!" Joe said with wide eyes before putting some back into Isaac's bowl. “You eat, Dad!"

Camila smiled at Isaac. “So, not good?"

Isaac was at a loss for words. He had given his evaluation.

It was not bad.

“Eat more."

Camila placed extra food on Isaac's plate.

He didn't say a word.

With Glenda absent, Camila handled both cooking and cleaning.

Rowena was busy with the babies.

It was already late by the time the house was in order.

Isaac was concentrating on work in the study. During dinner, he had received a call that seemed work-related, so he started working after the meal.

When it was time, Camila headed upstairs.

She took a quick shower and slipped into bed, soon drifting off to sleep from exhaustion.

Half-asleep, she sensed movement on the bed.

“Mmm..."

In a soft, raspy voice, she asked, “All done with work?"

Isaac embraced her gently.

She closed her eyes and lay her head against his chest. "You're too busy," she murmured.

Isaac looked down thoughtfully.