Absent Mother Returns For Inheritance, Regrets It When She Uncovers Her Late Husband’s Plan

Mother Daughter Reunion

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When she arrived, Martha was indeed there, pacing back and forth in front of the house. “Amelia,” she said, relief evident in her voice. “I’m so glad you came.” Amelia didn’t respond. She just stood there, her arms crossed, her expression stony.

Martha sighed. “I know you’re angry with me, and you have every right to be,” she said. “But please, hear me out. I’m not the same person I was when I left. I’ve changed, Amelia. I swear.”

Amelia shook her head. “You can’t just waltz back into my life and expect everything to be okay,” she said. “You hurt me, Martha. You hurt me in ways you can’t even begin to imagine.”