Kimberly returned home that afternoon, after having lunch with her dad, feeling really awful for lying to him. She hoped this would be the only time she gets to hide something from him.

“Hey babe, you’re back.” Ian greeted her with a light kiss the moment she walked into the living room.

“Baby, what’s wrong?” He worriedly asked when he noticed the sad look she wore.

“I lied to my dad about the trip, Ian. I couldn’t bring myself to tell him the truth.” Kimberly explained and broke down in tears.

Ian felt terrible for this. If he hadn’t been so upset about her refusal to join him on the...