To his surprise, his mommy approached him, a mix of disappointment and understanding on her face. "Xev, I know you're curious, and it's natural to have questions. But some things are private, and you need to respect that."

The room fell silent as his mommy processed the situation. Xev awaited his punishment, expecting the worst.

"I...I was just looking for...uh...a book," Xev stammered.

"Xev, what are you doing?" she asked, her voice stern yet worried.

His mommy raised an eyebrow. "A book? Under my bed? With my diary in your hands?"