The Ruthless Son-in-law

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Dylan woke up early, feeling rested and ready to start the day. He quietly made his way to the kitchen, determined to make breakfast for Maya before dressing her for school. He took out a carton of eggs, a pack of bacon, and some sliced bread from the fridge and started cooking.

He cracked the eggs into a bowl and whisked them together, adding a splash of milk and a pinch of salt. He then fried the bacon in a pan until it was crispy and golden brown. As the bacon sizzled, he toasted the bread in the toaster and spread a generous amount of butter on each slice.

When everything was ready, he plated the food and set the table. He poured some orange juice into a glass and placed it beside Maya's plate.

After a few minutes, he made his way to Maya's room and gently shook her shoulder. "Good morning, honey," he said softly. "It's time to wake up. I made you breakfast.”

Maya stirred without opening her eyes. “I don't want to eat.”

Dylan furrowed his brows and noticed she was restless. He ra