Sleepover

Glancing at the time on her fancy wristwatch, Hayley's face contorted with worry as she lifted her head in the direction of her toddler's room.

Hayley was running late for work, and Daisy's delay was causing her stress.

"Baby, where are you?!" Hayley called out, still gazing towards her room. "We're running late. Please come now."

She waited, but there was no response, no sign of Daisy either.

Letting out a sigh, Hayley impatiently made her way to her room. She found the door was open. And there Daisy was, sitting on her bed with her backpack on, her face wearing a very sad expression.

Hayley walked up to her, crouching down in front of her.

"What's wrong, baby?" She asked, her voice filled with concern as she looked at Daisy. "What is it?"

Daisy replied sadly, avoiding eye contact with her mom. "I don't want to go to school."

This was surprising, considering how enthusiastic Daisy usually was on Mondays and when Hayley helped her get ready for school.

"Why not, baby? What's the mat