lders, replaced by the anticipation of being home. School had been particularly demanding, with vol

tion from the confines of high school. However, amidst the excitement of impending freedom, Roger's thoughts were co

and stepbrother awaited him at home, yet Roger couldn't shake the lingering shadows cast by his parents' divorce. The me

e a distant yet compelling ambition, a beacon of purpose amidst the turmoil of his personal history. As he settl

his brother's breathless voice on the other end of the line. The innocence in Chris's tone stirred c

and unfulfilled expectations. As he navigated the familiar streets leading to the mansion, a sen

eps that led to the front door. The absence of welcoming voices served as a poignant reminder of the chasm

s he passed his father's study. The sight of the slightly ajar door stirred a disquieti

of betrayal. The sight of his father's affectionate praise bestowed upon his younger brother ignited a

that threatened to engulf him. The revelation of his father's favoritism struck a r

cision that lay before him. The anticipation of what was to come stirred a whirlwi

d to the fragile threads that bound his family together, and was sha

*

Will Park, contemplating his decision, pondered if he was making the right choice. A second glance around his lav

little Mina into his arms, delighting in the playfulness of a child's innocent la

ating through the room. A brief ascent up the spiral staircase led to his return with two identical wristband

aningful tokens. However, Roger, lost in his own thoughts, remained indifferent to the offerings. The mo

here of seriousness and confidentiality. "Firstly, Logan, I need to thank you for all you're doin

ll be here for me because I'm not sure I'm going to be around. All we want is for Mina to be beside Chris. She could be a wife or a fr

mployer had entrusted him with a responsibility that transcended the professional realm. All he

ng his family for departure. As they headed home, he couldn't shake the sense that the events of the

e pavement, each passing mile allowing Logan the solitude to r