My Aunt Planned a Trip to Celebrate My Grandma’s Retirement – But in the End, They Made Her Pay for the Whole Trip

“Probably,” I laughed. “Just don’t fill your suitcase with sand.”

I couldn’t join them right away. My nursing schedule was unpredictable, but I promised to come on the last day and drive her home.

“Save me a sunset,” I told her.

During the week, Linda flooded our family chat with photos.

They were holding champagne flutes, wearing spa robes, and standing with beautiful views of turquoise waves.

Every post had glittering emojis and captions like Treating Mom like the queen she is 💕. Grandma replied with short, polite messages and one blurry video of waves that made me tear up at work.

It wasn’t the ocean that got me emotional. It was hearing her voice in the background, soft and amazed, whispering, “It’s even bluer than I imagined.”

Finally, the last day came. I drove straight from a night shift, windows rolled down to the salty air.

The hotel lobby smelled of coconut oil and fresh linen. A fountain trickled nearby, and soft music played through hidden speakers. I felt tired but happy.

I’d get to hug Grandma soon.

The exhaustion that had clung to me all night melted the moment I thou

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