Having lost my father before I even understood life, I perhaps always yearned for his presence. During my uncertain days as a fresh graduate, my current husband, who was my boss at the time, offered his heartfelt support and guidance, leading to our marriage. However, five years have passed since his retirement. Despite our efforts to conceive, his parents unexpectedly come to visit, perhaps out of concern for us. This prompts me to recall the time I unexpectedly visited his family home for a marriage greeting. Upon meeting my father-in-law, I felt a sense of security akin to that of my own father for the first time...