For three months, Mia\u2019s mother kept telling her to stay away, claiming the house was undergoing renovations. At first, Mia didn\u2019t question it. Her demanding job kept her occupied, and her mother had always been independent. But soon, Mia noticed her mom\u2019s voice sounded weak, and their conversations grew short and distant. Concern began to take over, and one morning, Mia decided to visit in person.<\/p>\n
When she arrived, the signs were immediately worrying\u2014the yard was unkempt, and the mailbox overflowed. The front door, surprisingly unlocked, led into a spotless house that showed no trace of any renovation. As she called out, a faint sound from upstairs guided her to the bedroom. There, she found her mother looking frail and ill, her head bald, wrapped in layers of blankets. \u201cMia\u2026 you weren\u2019t supposed to see me like this,\u201d she whispered.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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