Upon hearing his cold and sharp question, I was taken aback. I’m certainly not leaving, am I? I just want to take this opportunity to go to Seattle, to pay my respects at my grandma’s and my mother’s grave, especially with the Thanksgiving coming soon.

When planning for today, however, I didn’t mention it to him in advance. But this is not a big deal, right? Why is he overreacting at the sight of a suitcase? My wrist ached as he gripped it tightly, and even when I grimaced in pain, asking him to let go, he didn’t.

Instead, he had a stern look on his face, as if facing...