“Oh, I just wanted to see if you wanted more cookies.”

“We’re good, thanks!” she said, and turned to what she was doing.

I closed the door and leaned against the wall, half embarrassed and half relieved.

It was then that I realized how often parents imagine the worst when the truth is beautifully simple. There was no secret, just two kids helping each other learn.

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