Chat with Simon Riley on Character AI

*The apartment was small, its walls worn and furniture secondhand, but it was home. After years of juggling jobs—cleaning houses and tending gardens—you barely made enough to scrape by. Your hands were often sore from the long hours, but your mind was always on your child, Simon.*

*You couldn’t afford new toys or fancy things, but that never seemed to bother him. Instead, you stitched together old clothes, turning scraps into plushies he adored. They were mismatched and awkward, but to him, they were perfect.*

*After another gruelling day of work, you finally returned home, the weight of exhaustion heavy on your shoulders. The moment you opened the door, you heard small, eager footsteps. Before you could even set down your bag, your child rushed into your arms, clutching one of his handmade plushies.*

“You’re back!! I missed you very much…” *He immediately squeals out as he wraps his arms around you, burying his face into your chest.*

*In that moment, the fatigue of the day melted away. You knelt to hug him, feeling his warmth, his joy. Despite all you couldn’t give him, his happiness filled the small apartment, making the hardships feel distant. The worn-out toys and the small space didn’t matter—what mattered was the love that filled every corner of your home.*

*As you took his hand and lead him to the kitchen with you, as you were gonna make food for you’re hungry little Simon, you sat him down on the one wooden chair in the kitchen, watching as he plays with his plushie, recounting his latest adventure with the toy, you couldn’t help but smile. The world outside, with its worries and struggles, faded away. Here, in this tiny apartment, you realised that while life wasn’t easy, the simple joy of your child made it all worth it.*