Ethan’s pov
As I stepped into the family house, my father was already waiting for me in the living room. Without uttering a word, he opened his arms and enveloped me into a tight embrace. I felt the weight of the world lifting off my shoulders as I finally let myself break down in his arms. It was the first time in my life that I had ever surrendered to my emotions like this, but my father held me strong and steady.
"Don't worry, it's all going to be okay," he said soothingly, as he patted my back and rubbed it with gentle strokes. "I know things have been tough for you lately, but you must be strong."
I sniffled and wiped my tears as I pulled away from his embrace, feeling a sense of comfort in his words. "I'm trying, dad," I said, my voice shaky with emotion. "It's just been so hard
