What if…
"Papa!"
"Mama!"
A young Ashley's lively voice echoed through a small, humble home, accompanied by the rapid patter of her tiny footsteps.
The people she was calling immediately perked up—her father, seated on the couch with a newspaper in hand, and her mother, who was setting the table in the kitchen. Both parents turned toward the stairs, their faces lighting up with warm smiles as soon as they laid eyes on the adorable little girl.
"Mama! Papa! I found them!"
Beaming with pride, little Ashley held out her small hands to show them several newborn mice.
"Haha, sweetheart." Her father chuckled as he folded the newspaper and approached her. "Those are… rodents."
"Ashley, where did you find them?" her mother asked gently.
"In my room!"
Her parents raised their brows, their expressions telling her they were waiting for either an explanation or the truth.
Little Ashley pursed her lips, her gaze darting between the two adults.
