|| Lilac’s POV ||

Dad and Mom turned their gazes to Ezra, and when they saw the pictures on the camera, their faces hardened. Dad’s sharp inhale was the only indication of his anger, while Mom’s lips pressed into a thin line.

“Ezra, explain this,” Dad demanded, his tone leaving no room for argument.

Ezra looked between us, his face a mixture of guilt and frustration.

“Relax, you all. I just wanted to give Lilac a little surprise, okay? I know a lot has ...