Lily made her way to her father's office, where she found him immersed in his usual paperwork. She knocked on the door before entering, catching his attention.

　　"Dad, we need to talk," said Lily, entering the room with determination.

　　Her father looked up from the papers and smiled upon seeing her.

　　"Lily, my dear, it's good to see you. How was your trip?" he asked, indicating a chair for her to sit in.

　　"The trip was… complicated. But ...