An unexpected encounter
Gavin was startled to see his father standing in the doorway as he was reviewing documents. In the grand foyer of the mansion, the man he had sent away, now present in the flesh, was an unexpected specter. Gavin’s heart went wild when he realized that his father was present, as this clashed sharply with the image he had in mind of the nursing home.
An unexpected encounter
Emotional turmoil
When father and son faced each other, the air crackled with tension. Words spilled out, laden with years of unspoken feelings. Each statement was more heated than the last, and accusations and defenses flew. While Gavin’s voice was tinged with defensiveness and surprise, the father’s voice was laden with hurt and disappointment. More than a discrepancy, it was about a breakdown of core values and broken trust.
Emotional turmoil
