Lucky You

SARAH'S POV

"Archie! Alma! It is time for breakfast." I announced. The kids came running down the stairs and I could not help but worry about them.

"Stop running or you will get yourself injured!" I cautioned but they still did not listen to me.

"These kids will be the end of me," I muttered under my breath as I served their meals on the dining table.

"Remember your table manners, no talking," I said to them and they nodded.

"Now dig in."

"But mum, where is dad?" Alma asked. She just had to ask after we had agreed that no one was talking.

"Your dad is busy, but he will soon be here," I said to her. Then I thought of going to check up on him. He had been in his study ever since.

"Babe." I reached out when I got to the study. "Is everything going well? It is time to eat."

"I don't think I will join you guys for breakfast. I have to code this thing before the deadline." He said.

"What is that? I could help." I offered but he turned me down. Then I frowned.

"Okay, I am sorry but I would