“I saw you last night, Ethan. Please, tell me the truth.”
Ethan went silent, then said softly,
“Mom’s trauma runs deep. My father didn’t di:e in an accident like everyone thinks… He took his own life.”
Grace froze.
“He was the CEO of a major firm and got caught in a corruption scandal. Mom found him. Since then, she’s been stuck in that night, reliving it over and over. Sometimes she thinks I’m him. The doctors said having me near helps her stay calm. I couldn’t abandon her, Grace.”
Tears streamed down Grace’s face.
From that day, Grace started spending her mornings with Mrs. Turner – making tea, chatting about flowers and neighbors, helping her reconnect with the present.
One afternoon, Mrs. Turner suddenly asked, “Are you Ethan’s wife?”
Grace nodded.
“Forgive me, dear… I’ve caused you pain.”
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