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46 - An unexpected visit

I approach slowly, staring in awe at the robust man in the middle of the doorway.

“Father?”

Looking past my aunt, Ian opens a huge smile upon seeing me.

“Alice!”

Completely ignoring Aunt Ana, my father enters our house, walking towards me and giving me a strong hug.

“I was so worried. You left without saying anything!”

“Uh...” I try to answer, but his strong embrace makes it a bit difficult.

“Are you okay?” he puts his hands on my cheeks, making me look him in the eyes.

“Yes, dad. I...”

“Am I a joke to you?” he interrupts me, furrowing his brows.

And suddenly, that joyful father for having found his daughter, turned into an indignant one. Confused by his quick mood change, I am at a loss for words to respond.

“Why didn't you let me know you were coming back to Brazil?” he arches his eyebrows and crosses his arms.

He was one of the people indignant about me not being able to say goodbye.

“Mom was very sick. And... I couldn't let you know I was leaving.” I try to explain.

My father shak
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