Elliot had always prided himself on maintaining control over his life. He thrived in a world of order, responsibility, and clear boundaries. But since Mia’s departure, the silence in his home was no longer the peace he had imagined. It was a heavy, accusatory quiet that gnawed at him endlessly. The memory of their last argument played on repeat in his mind. Mia, defiant as ever, stood her ground, her arms crossed, voice icy. “I’m not introducing my boyfriend to you, Dad. I’m 18! I don’t need your permission to date.” The argument spiraled until Mia stormed out, slamming the…
Elliot had always prided himself on maintaining control over his life. He thrived in a world of order, responsibility, and clear boundaries. But since Mia’s departure, the silence in his home was no longer the peace he had imagined. It was a heavy, accusatory quiet that gnawed at him endlessly.
The memory of their last argument played on repeat in his mind. Mia, defiant as ever, stood her ground, her arms crossed, voice icy.
“I’m not introducing my boyfriend to you, Dad. I’m 18! I don’t need your permission to date.”
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