She entered the house, which was unusually quiet, knowing that her father was not at home. She breathed a sigh of relief and contemplated the small living room, which rarely remains tidy and smells fresh, as her father always turns it into a complete mess, spreading the foul smell of the drink throughout. The situation that she and her sister forced her to endure, wishing it were different, if he was tender and compassionate, and his concern was how to secure a living instead of his daily drink!!

She snorted laughing sarcastically at her long-lost hope.

She went to her younger sister's room, knocked lightly on the door, and entered...