Chapter 6

Back at the party hall, I made my excuses and left early.

Stepping out of the hotel, I looked up at the night sky, dotted with stars.

Then I called David and waited by the curb.

Behind me, the hotel was all lit up, packed with phony smiles and hollow compliments.

But ahead was my home, simple but genuine, plain but cozy.

David pulled up not long after.

"How'd it go?" he asked, concern in his voice.

I fastened my seatbelt and smiled. "Dad, our home is really wonderful."

He looked slightly puzzled but nodded with a smile. "Yes, it…