d where Enora's parents lived. As she stepped through the front door of their cozy f

ed out from the kitchen. A smile lit up her face as she bustled a

d. She already felt the stress of the week melting away. Enora kicked off her shoes and made her way to the kitchen,

ery same place almost every day as she worked on her homework while her mom was cooking. The rhythmic clatter of pots and pans, the sizzle of food cooking on the stove, the fragrant aro

r asked, breaking the comfortable silence

mbering the last event an

stion. "The last event was a huge success, but it was also stressful with client

thetically, her express

emember, it's important to take care of y

lso gives me a huge kick when I manage to pull it

ed knowing glances, a silent understanding passi

er father began, his voice serious as he met her eyes across the tab

ow forming between her brows as she st

an, dad?", Enor

be prepared to defend yourself.", he answered. "We've heard whispers

for her mom and dad. They were always extremely

to say, but her mother

g cities. But it never hurts to be prepared, now does it? It would simply put our minds to rest knowing that you ca

g for the next comment to come. The topic that

ou to find a partner.", her dad said, h

one was warning her

urself. We know that, but a partner can also give you someone to lean on. Someone

ay and age a woman didn't need a man by her side to live a fulfilling life.

r grated on her nerves. She had always been fiercely independent, determined to carve out her ow

end right now.", Enora said firmly, her tone leaving no room for argument. "I'm focused

rried glance, their expres

, her mother said gently. "We want you to be happy, to

nd I appreciate you looking out for me. But I'm perfectly capabl

his gaze searching hers fo

we've said. It's a dangerous world out there, and we worr

ouldn't shake the feeling of frustration and resentment that simmered beneath the surface. She hated the idea of d

said finally, rolling her eyes an

gly, a small smile playing

Just promise me that you'll be careful out there

in her father's eyes, and she reached

he said softly. "I'l

in a blur of laughter and chatter. Enora felt a sense of warmth and contentment settle

d her mother with the dishes, the comforting routine of washing and drying soothing her frayed nerves. She

ing a golden glow over the neighborhood, Eno

her said, her voice filled with love. "It

ly, her heart overfl

om, dad.", she said softly.

r spirits buoyed by the love and support of her family. As she drove through the bustling streets surrounded

. If anything, it would give her the chance to kick out some frustrations from work. I