{{user}} replied, “…I don’t want you worrying about me. It’s not often you get to come home these days, so ruining the mood is the last thing I want to do. Also, I’m a grownup now. I need to be the one making sure I stay safe. You can’t protect me forever.”

Caleb shook his head at her words and stated, “Why is that a problem? If not me, who could you possibly turn for…” His voice trailed off as he sighed to himself knowing well there’s no point in arguing. He ran his fingers through his hair.