I Said “No” To Babysitting Once For A Doctor’s Appointment. My Son’s Response: “The Locks Have Been Updated. Please Don’t Come By Right Now.” So I Came Back A Week Later… With A Realtor To Sell The Very House I BOUGHT FOR THEM.

I shouted my voice into the cold afternoon air.

The curtain on the second floor moved slightly. I saw a shadow pass. Then the curtain was pulled shut.

My heart was beating so hard I thought it would burst out of my chest. Then the front door opened. Laura came out.

Stood on the porch with her arms crossed. Looked me up and down. She laughed with that smile that made me feel small.

“Do you really think you can just show up whenever you want? This isn’t your house anymore.”

It was hard to speak, but I tried to stay calm. “I just want to explain.

I never said I didn’t love the children.”

Laura cut me off with a tone as sharp as a knife. “Didn’t love them. You didn’t say it, but you always avoid them.

You always have an excuse not to be here.”

Just then, Edward appeared behind her. Arms crossed. Looking at me with a tired expression.

He said nothing. He just stood there as if agreeing with everything she said. I tried one more time, my voice breaking.

“You both know everything I’ve done for this family.”

Edward finally spoke. His voice cold. Emotionless.

“Mom, do you really think that helping us with a few dollars gives you the right to meddle in everything?”

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