The next morning, Filex's father pulled him aside for a private conversation in the study.
"Filex," Chan began, his tone measured, "you know I respect your choices, but this girl… she's not from our world."
"I know that," Filex replied, his jaw tightening.
"And that doesn't concern you?"
"No, it doesn't," Filex said firmly. "I love her, Dad. Isn't that enough?"
Chan sighed, his expression softening. "Love is important, but it's not always enough. Life is complicated