Ashley found James playing League of Legends, one of his favorite games, in the game room. She lightly taps on the door to get his attention.
James raised his head once he heard the light taps to see who was coming.
"James, sweetheart... can we talk?" she asked in a soothing voice, trying not to alarm her son.
Once he realized his mother had entered, he stopped playing, even though the round had not yet ended.
He quickly sent a message to his teammate, excusing himself before giving his undivided attention to his mother.
Ashley kneeled down so they were face to face.
She held her son's little face before she began to speak, stroking his cheek fondly.
"Sweetheart, Mommy has a question, and Mommy knows you're a good boy, so you'll tell me the truth, right?"
"Of course, mommy! I'd never lie to you," he said to his mother.
