He chuckled softly, his eyes twinkling with affection. “Foolish child, whether you stay with us or not, you will always be our greatest pride.”
My father sensed my gloomy mood but decided not to press further since I hadn’t spoken.
After a refreshing shower and a meal of my parents’ home-cooked favorites, I settled into bed at ten o’clock. I opened my music app, hoping to find some soothing melodies to help me drift off to sleep.
To my surprise, I found several private messages waiting for me. They were from the male colleague I was closest to at work.
My sudden resignation took him aback, and he genuinely asked if something had happened at home. If there was anything he could do to help, he urged me to let him know.
As I contemplated how to respond, my colleague sent a video. He added, “Tyron, this video of Verity and Colton has gone viral in the workgroup.”
