Growing Closer

Erin's father took a week off work to spend time bonding with Erin.

After eighteen years he finally had his baby girl back.

Maybe all of the heartbreak would be worth it in the end if he could build a relationship with Erin.

He was determined to show her the positive parts of living in Shanghai, of life with him.

Maybe then, If she fell in love with the city, she would love him.

He longed to hear his daughter call him dad, and to acknowledge him as part of her life.

He feared that now he finally had her here with him, that he would grow used to her.

Then when she graduated she would leave him alone again.

Ring, ring. He answered sister Meiying's call.

"Yes.." he said reluctantly.

"Just to remind you that the money is overdue and we are still waiting...

How am I supposed to support mother?? You know how bad her condition is, are you a man or not?!

You are the one who is supposed to support this family.