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Unable to leave this world just yet, I followed Dad all the way home.
Upon arrival, I saw Sophie rushing toward Dad with her pink teddy bear, beaming with joy.
“Dad, did you fix this bear?”
He caught her in a steady embrace, his smile warm and tender.
“I did fix it. Do you like it?”
“I love it! You’re the best, Dad!”
They sat down to a cozy dinner, father and daughter, exuding warmth and affection.
Sophie stirred her food and asked nonchalantly, “I haven’t seen my sister in a while. I wonder what she’s up to now?”
Dad’s smile turned cold instantly. “Focus on your meal. Why bring her up? Even if she’s dead outside, it’s none of our concern.”
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Sophie, trying to soften him, replied, “Dad, you shouldn’t talk like that… she’s still my
sister.”
Dad slammed his forks down, “She doesn’t deserve to be your sister! You are my only daughter.”
Sophie wrapped her arms around Dad, patting him soothingly.
“Okay, Dad has only one daughter, and that’s me. I won’t bring her up again.”
Dad finally calmed down and nodded in
agreement.
Sophie glanced at the family photo on the wall. My face was covered by a sticker in that photo.
She smiled slightly to herself, content that Dad had affirmed her place.
Only if I vanished from this world could she live without a shadow over her.
