Curious, he inquired about Eloise’s fiancé, but his wife only shared the young man’s first name: Kevin. While it was a strong name, he yearned for more details. Owning a successful business, he had the resources to conduct a background check, but his wife firmly opposed the idea, insisting on a more personal and respectful approach.
Throughout the day, Peter observed his wife Bianca bustling around the house, preparing dishes and tidying up. He lingered in the living room, lost in his own thoughts, a brooding presence. The silence from his daughter weighed heavily on him. He knew he had always been strict, but he wondered if that made his daughter afraid of him. He always thought his strict rules were just to keep her safe.