In the warm hues of twilight, the toddler’s giggles echoed through the air as he frolicked in the backyard. His cherubic face radiated joy, enraptured by the allure of play. However, as the evening wore on, the sun’s descent signaled dinnertime. Ignoring his mother’s calls, he continued his revelry, heedless of her pleas.
As dusk settled, a mix of worry and frustration etched across his mother’s face. With patience waning thin, she approached, urging him indoors. Ignoring her pleas, he persisted. Frustration peaked, and in a moment of exasperation, a gentle reprimand escalated into a light swat on his back.
Startled, tears welled up in his eyes, and reluctantly, he trudged indoors, leaving behind his playground and fleeting moments of carefree joy.