Dad, We’ve Got This

VINCE GLANCED AT Vera and Genesis using his serious expression.

“We have to tell Dad what we heard,” he whispered with a hint of urgency in his voice. He hoped that if they told their father, Ezekiel would finally believe them. If their mom didn’t, he hoped their dad would.

Vera nodded in agreement. Genesis gave a slight nod too, trusting Vince’s lead. Together, the three of them hurried across the hall, weaving through the guests to find Ezekiel.

Meanwhile, Ezekiel was standing near the entrance of the event hall, greeting his parents, Emily and Leonardo, who had arrived unexpectedly.

“I’m glad you both came,” Ezekiel said, trying to keep his tone neutral but genuinely wanting them to understand that he appreciated the gesture.

While his relationship with his parents had always been complicated, tonight Ezekiel was hoping things might be different. He was proud of what Vivienne had achieved and wanted to share it with them, even though he knew there was tension between his parents