The air within Samantha's room hung heavy with unspoken tension. The silence in the room enveloped the unresolved history between mother and daughter. Two days had passed since the unexpected visit of her mother and her pleas of reunion. She has been deliberately avoiding her, not even wanting her to see the face of her beautiful Lily.That morning, she woke up with pity in her eyes. She has watched her mother attempts to get her attention but she had pushed her away in all her attempts. She decided to have a word with her. She walked into her mother's room and sat on the edge of her bed, facing her mother with a gaze that darted between hurt and curiosity. Her mother, who had become a stranger over the years, met her daughter's eyes with a mix of remorse and fear of uncertainty.The room seemed to get smaller as the weight of unspoken words pressed upon them. Samantha took a deep breath, summoning the courage to break the silence that enveloped them. "Why did you leave, Mom?" The qu

After spending much time with her family, Aunt Mary decided to return to her home. The day of her departure was marked by a mix of gratitude for the time well spent with her United family and a mix of sadness as she parted ways. "I'll surely come back to visit you." She assured them as she finally turned to leave. The surroundings, familiar faces, and the simplicity of her home held a comforting embrace that only those who have been there can truly appreciate.As she walked towards her doorstep, the neighbors, who had become an extended part of her life, welcomed her back with warmth and smiles. The familiarity of their greetings echoed a sense of community that had weathered the test of time.However, amidst the shared laughter and stories, a neighbor decided to chip in a question, "A wealthy woman has been asking around for you. She seemed so desperate to find you." Aunt Mary's brow furrowed in surprise. The puzzle pieces of her memory quickly rearranged, forming a picture that poin

Alexander stood in his office, his hand neatly tucked in his pocket. He secretary has just left his office, but the comment he left has left him thinking. "Your name did wonders" he had said. "How?" He asked him. "The documents we signed the other day was just at the mention of your name. You're an authority in the business world, keep it up sir." He said as he took his leave. He thought about his words as he looked through the towering windows, each pane a reflection of his stature in the world. Yet, in the midst of this thoughts, an unexpected disruption cut through the air. He turned to see his phone vibrating on the table.Aunt Mary's name illuminated the screen, casting an unexpected glow on the dark surface of the table. He became surprised as Alexander answered the call. "Aunt Mary? How are you and how Is everything?"The voice on the other end, warm and familiar, responded, "Alexander, my dear I'm fine and everything is fine too. I just wanted to check on you. How have you bee

All of a sudden, Samantha appeared at the entrance, holding Lily in her arms. The room fell silent as Elizabeth and Alexander, recognizing the weight of the moment, went down on their knees. Tears welled up in Samantha's eyes as she looked at the two people who had been the source of her deepest pain.Elizabeth, her voice trembling, was the first to speak. "Samantha, I... I can't find the right words to express how truly sorry I am. I know I've hurt you, hurt both of you, in ways I can't fully comprehend. Please, give me a chance to make amends."Alexander, his head bowed, added, "I've made big mistakes. I'm the cause of your problems, I let you down in ways you never imagined, I let Lily down. But I want to change. I want to be a part of Lily's life, to be there for both of you."Samantha, still grappling with the emotions surging within her, took a moment before she spoke. Her voice, a mix of pain, cut through the heavy air. "You've both hurt me in ways I never thought possible. I h