At a family dinner, a single father watched with pride as his young daughter, Lily, nervously played a simple piano piece. Her fingers stumbled over the keys, but she tried her best. As she finished, he praised her efforts, his heart swelling with pride. However, when his parents—who were always critical—laughed at her performance, his pride quickly turned to anger. His mother’s mocking question, “Was that your first time playing it?” pierced the air. The father stood still, torn between defending his daughter and shielding her from their harshness, knowing he’d do anything to protect her innocence.
