The room was lively as light music delicately played in the background. People gathered in groups around the spacious living room, chatting and laughing about various topics, either current events, business, or the likes.
"How is she?" Ethan asked his son-in-law, drinking a glass of bubbly wine, observing her daughter in the distance. He stood not far from the rest of the group, with Alex on his side.
He asked Alex to bring his daughter home since Laura hosted a dinner party for them as a thanksgiving for their safe return. It was just a few family members and friends who attended the event.
He watched her daughter interact with the other guest in the living room like she was perfectly alright. However, she could be good at hiding what she truly felt through the cloak of her smile.
