Elliot’s world shatters when he sees his estranged, pregnant daughter with his best friend, Joshua. Misunderstandings explode into accusations, and an accident leaves Joshua unconscious. As secrets unravel, Elliot faces the painful truth of his actions.
I always thought the silence would get easier. After all, wasn’t peace what I craved after Mia moved out?
A man deep in thought | Source: Midjourney
No late-night arguments, no slammed doors, and no biting words she hurled like spears. But the quiet wasn’t peaceful. It was deafening.
The last argument replayed in my mind more often than I cared to admit. She had stood in the middle of the living room, her arms crossed, defiance written in every line of her posture.
“I’m not introducing my boyfriend to you, Dad,” she’d said, her voice like ice. “I’m 18! I don’t need your permission to date.”
A man arguing with his daughter | Source: Midjourney
“I’m your father,” I had snapped. “I have every right to know who you’re spending time with.”
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