Theo's Curiosity

Three-year-old Theo sat on the living room floor, playing with his favorite toy truck. He looked up and noticed a somber expression on his daddy Axel's face as he sat on the couch, staring into the distance. Mama Hazel was in the kitchen, her usual cheerful demeanor replaced with a look of concern.

Curiosity sparked in Theo's young mind as he toddled over to his parents. "Daddy, what's wrong?" he asked, his innocent voice filled with concern.

Axel looked down at Theo, a small smile forming on his lips despite the heaviness in his eyes. "Oh, Theo, nothing's wrong, buddy. Daddy's just thinking about some things," Axel replied, trying to reassure his son.

Theo furrowed his little brow, still puzzled. He turned to Mama Hazel, who had come out of the kitchen to join them. "Mama, what's wrong with Daddy?" he asked, his big eyes searching for an answer.

Hazel knelt down to Theo's level, wrapping him in a warm embrace. "It's okay, Theo. Daddy and I are just talking about grown-up st