The Son Who Couldn't Leave
Briefly

Paul Barreto's move to the New Yorker Hotel marked a new chapter for him, away from the chaos of California, offering a semblance of stability.
Living at the New Yorker Hotel allowed Paul to feel some normalcy in his life, reinstating his schooling and social interactions that had been missing.
Despite the initial improvements in Paul's life, his father’s escalating delusions and legal battles injected instability, leaving Paul feeling trapped in a small hotel room.
As Mr. Barreto engaged in a legal war to secure residency at the hotel, Paul grappled with the bizarre realities of his father's behavior.
Read at www.nytimes.com
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