A Morning Laugh Chases Away Woes

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…And that, he decided, was a recipe worth savoring. The quiet hum of the refrigerator, the gentle ticking of the grandfather clock in the hall, the familiar scent of his own home – all these small things seemed to welcome him back, a silent testament to the comfort of routine and the enduring magic of a good laugh. Even if it was at his own expense. Especially if it was at his own expense. The thought brought another smile to his face, a quiet, contented smile that promised a morning just as full of light, if perhaps a little less chaotic.