Mature Content
Lance
"We're heading straight to the airport tomorrow. Are you sure you'll be okay staying alone at the condo?" Annabelle's face was etched with concern as she held Alice's hand tightly, as if she still wasn't ready to let go.
I knew she and Lemuel would be staying here at the hotel for their honeymoon. Tomorrow, they'll be flying to Singapore to continue it.
"Mom, I'm all grown up," Alice replied with a smile, though the sadness she was trying to hide was clear in her eyes. "I can take care of myself. Please, just enjoy your time with Uncle Lemuel. You deserve it."
"I think," my brother suddenly cut in, his tone serious but gentle, "you can start calling me Daddy now."
The room fell silent.
"That is if you want to," he quickly added, as if afraid of s
