"Thank you dear. It was our pleasure. You are invited over anytime." Sarah replied with a genuine smile.

"And please take care of my little girl. She's all I have." Dad added pointedly.

"I will." Tyler said. He then turned to me with a smile and his hand extended. "Come on, Emily."

I put on my best smile and stood up as well. I took Tyler's hand and we left the kitchen together. Before leaving the kitchen, I caught my parents staring at us. Sarah had a big smile on her ...