Chapter 54 Each with Their Own Struggles

Caelan sighed in resignation. "We'll probably never have the freedom to live like this; some things are determined the moment we're born." Luke smiled wryly. "You understand that well, don't you?" Caelan placed the cooked skewers on the table and then returned to the grill. "What can I do? I can't just abandon everything and dump it all on my dad." Luke said, "They're getting older and don't have the energy to manage so much. As sons, we should take on our share of the burden." "Yes, my dad really has worked hard all his life. Only after taking over did I realize how tough his younger years were." The two men finished grilling the seafood before finally sitting down at the table. Luke went inside to fetch two bottles of beer, handing one to Caelan. Caelan took an eager sip. "It's still cold; you prepared well." Sofia chimed in. "Why do you guys get to have beer? I want some too." "I'll bring it all out then. I thought keeping it in the fridge would keep it cool, but it's a hass