As a single dad juggling work and his two young daughters, Jack never expected to find homemade pancakes on his kitchen table one morning, prepared by a stranger. When he discovers the mysterious benefactress, her shocking story of hardship and gratitude will change his life forever, creating an unexpected bond between them. Jack and his two daughters | Source: Mid Journey
Being a single dad to two little girls, Emma, 4, and Lily, 5, was the hardest job I’ve ever had. My wife had left us to travel the world, and now it was just me and the girls. I loved them more than anything, but I was exhausted from balancing work, cooking, and everything that goes with running a household.
Every morning, I woke up early. The first thing I did was wake the girls up. “Emma, Lily, it’s time to get up!” ” I called softly as I opened the door to their room.
Emma and Lily asleep | English:Source: Mid Journey
Lily rubbed her eyes and sat up. “Hi, Dad,” she said, yawning.
Emma, still half asleep, mumbled, “I don’t want to get up.”
I helped them get dressed. Lily picked out her favorite dress, the floral one, while Emma picked out her pink t-shirt and jeans. Once dressed, we all went downstairs.
Jack dresses Lily | Source: Mid Journey
I went into the kitchen to make breakfast. The plan was simple: oatmeal with milk. But when I entered the kitchen, I stopped dead in my tracks. On the table were three plates of freshly made pancakes with jam and fruit.
“Girls, have you seen this?” I asked, puzzled.
Lily’s eyes widened. “Wow, pancakes! Did you make them, Dad?” A plate of pancakes | Source: Mid Journey
I shook my head. “No, I didn’t. Maybe Aunt Sarah came by early.”
I picked up my phone and called my sister Sarah.
“Hey Sarah, did you come by this morning?” I asked as soon as she answered.
“No, why?” Sarah looked confused.
A woman talking on the phone | Source: Pexels
“It’s okay, don’t worry,” I said as I hung up. I checked the doors and windows, but everything was locked. There was no sign of forced entry.
“Is this safe to eat, Dad?” Emma asked, looking at the pancakes with wide eyes.