Chapter 5

I let out a sigh and just let it be, deciding not to press any further.

By midday, I dropped by my dad's place. His hair had turned completely gray, and his oversized shirt looked baggy on him.

Hard to believe that just a year ago, he looked so lively.

He said, "Millie, I know why you're here. I'm not going to hold you back. Don't worry about Mike, just go ahead. I'll be right here, waiting for you and your mom to come home. Just make sure you remember how to get back home."

Waiting might sound simple, but…