It took a few months for the house to feel like a home again, but eventually, the scent of cinnamon and woodsmoke replaced the smell of expensive perfume. My parents finally stopped asking for permission to occupy their own lives, and for the first time, they were truly at peace.
I bought a house so my parents could finally rest… but they were pushed into a corner like strangers. Until I placed the deed on the table, and the truth came out.
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