The silence stretched for an eternity. A koi splashed. The jade ring caught the dying light.
A central theme involves the protagonist balancing his previous life and expectations with the complexities of his new family structure.
My father cleared his throat. “He’s studying literature. Poetry, primarily. He has a gift for—“
Why is the family so insistent on the protagonist following their specific rules? Chapter 2 usually drops a "breadcomb" (a small hint) about a past family secret. Where to Read/Play
