Tag: Stepfather

"As the graduation ceremony drew to a close, the instructor approached to congratulate me and my family. When it was my father's turn to shake hands, the instructor paused, scrutinizing him closely. His expression suddenly shifted, and a fleeting moment of recognition passed between them."

"As the graduation ceremony drew to a close, the instructor approached to shake my hand and that of my family. When it was my father's turn, the instructor paused, studying him intently. His expression suddenly shifted, and a shadow fell over his features."

"As the ceremony drew to a close, the instructor approached to shake my hand and that of my family. When it was my father's turn, the instructor paused, studying him intently. His expression suddenly shifted, and a shadow seemed to pass over his features."

No one uttered a word after that. Relatives quietly took their leave. I stood there, weeping like a child.