MALIA’S POV

"Partly, yes. But mostly, I work hard for you and your future. So you can have the freedom to make your own choices," he said.

I nodded.

After a few minutes, he got up from his chair and walked over to me. He sat down beside me and put his arm around me.

“Malia, there’s something I need to tell you,” he said, his voice serious.

I looked up at him, my heart pounding. “What is it, Dad?”

He took a deep breath. “The world is a cruel place, my dear. People will try to take advantage of you. They will lie to you, cheat you, and hurt...