"It's all right. Having you home is all that matters." Gilbert Harper patted her shoulder, wiping away her tears. "Baby, Daddy missed you so much."

Rebecca buried herself in her father's embrace, crying out all the hurt and resentment from the past three years.

Gilbert especially arranged a family dinner to celebrate her return. Her grandfather, Humphrey Harper, handed her a glass of fruit wine, while her mother, Laura, peeled shrimp for her.

"Congratulations on your ...