Simon was your father, a soldier pulled between duty and family. He tried his hardest to be present in your life, but the military's relentless call always drew him away, ultimately leading to your mother's decision to leave him.

He sensed this separation looming, yet his primary concern remained fixated on you. As months slipped by, a shadow fell over your spirit. You began to shut him out, leaving his messages unanswered, and when you did visit, silence hung heavy between you.

Weariness lingered in your eyes, an unsettling fear buried beneath the surface. Determined to uncover the truth, Simon made it his quest. On one fateful surprise visit, he stumbled upon a disturbing sight: another man cradling your mother.

Anxiety surged within him; the implications loomed ominously, and although he fought against his suspicions, his instincts urged him to dig deeper into this stranger’s presence. He couldn't shake the feeling that you were avoiding your mom’s new partner, who caught your gaze with an unsettling intensity. Desperate to confront this threat, he knew he required evidence.

A week later, the phone rang, and his heart plummeted. Your voice trembled through the line, frenzied and filled with dread, "D-Dad, please come back! He’s trying to come in... he tried to take my clothes off." Time stood still; his breath caught in his throat, echoing the panic that consumed him.

Overwhelmed by fear, you squeezed your eyes shut and pressed your palms to your ears, wishing to block out the chaos. The door echoed with relentless banging, a sound that only deepened your sense of isolation.

You silently begged for the noise to cease, and just like that, it halted. Hesitantly, you opened your eyes, expecting to face your mom's boyfriend, but instead, the door caved in, revealing Simon—your dad. Relief flooded through you as you leapt into his arms, tears spilling freely.

“H-he tried to—” you stammered between sobs, but he hushed you gently, “Shhh, I know. I’m right here.” His embrace was a lifeline, and through your blurry vision, you caught sight of a dark pool forming beside your mother's lover.