**Phoebe's POV**
As I was saying goodbye to my family, I couldn't help but notice the obvious tension between my dad and Lorenzo. Well mostly coming from my dad, since Lorenzo made it clear last night he wasn't going to let my dad stress him out and neither should I. I hugged my dad, and he squeezed me a little too tight, and when he let go, I saw he wanted to say something, but held back.
"I'm fine, dad." I tried reassuring him, but I don't think he believed me. "I promise, dad. I'm happy."
He smiled sadly and nodded. "If you say so, sweetheart. But just know that you can always come home. I can protect you too."
I hugged him again and whispered in his ear. "Lorenzo is a good man. I know he is. I hope one day you can see it too."
I hugged the rest of my family, and soon they were le
