THE DAUGHTER WHO BOUGHT THE HOUSE RETURNED WITH A SINGLE SUITCASE… AND DISCOVERED HER ROOM BELONGED TO SOMEONE ELSE

The day they moved out arrived beneath gray skies and a cold wind that rustled the maple tree in the front yard. Robert loaded the final boxes into a rental truck with sharp, irritated movements. Patricia refused to meet Mariana’s eyes. Ethan hugged Elaine goodbye and offered Mariana an awkward wave before climbing into the vehicle.

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