Returning Inside
My husband gave me a subtle nod, a silent cue that it was time to head back inside. I lingered for a moment, my attention fixed on the group outside. My dad stood apart, lost in thought, his expression reflecting the weight of the revelations that had just unfolded. Yet, amidst the contemplation, there was a flicker of relief on his face, as though the truth had brought a quiet sense of resolution. With a final glance, I turned and followed my husband, stepping away from the doorway and back into the welcoming warmth of the reception.

Returning Inside
