The days following the party were filled with a sense of contentment and renewed energy for Sarah and Richie. Their families had grown closer, and the budding romance between Michael and Melissa added an extra layer of joy to their lives. However, the arrival of Sarah's parents was about to introduce a storm into their tranquil existence.
One evening, as the golden hues of sunset bathed the farmhouse in a warm glow, Sarah received a call from her mother, Patricia. The news that her parents were coming to visit filled her with mixed emotions.
She was thrilled to see them, yet couldn't shake a sense of foreboding. Patricia had always been fiercely protective of Sarah and Michael, and Sarah worried about how her mother would react to the news of Michael's relationship with Melissa.
