Edith was 80 years old when her legs stopped working, leaving her dependent on a wheelchair. Her son, Henry, the boy she had raised all by herself after his father’s tragic death, made a heartbreaking decision—he placed her in a nursing home. Years passed before Henry realized his mistake. He wanted to take Edith back, to bring her home where she belonged. But when he arrived at the nursing home, his mother was gone.
Henry Griffith had always been Edith’s pride and joy. She had him later in life, and from the moment she held him in her arms, she vowed to give him everything. She worked tirelessly, ensuring he never missed out on anything, no matter how hard life got.
Henry adored his mother too, and for many years, he did everything he could to make her proud. But that changed when he met Courtney Jackson.
Henry was in university when he first met Courtney. She was charming, beautiful, and had a way of making Henry feel like the most important man in the world. Just a month into dating, Courtney convinced him to move in with her, and together, they bought a small condo with their savings from part-time jobs.
Years later, when they got married, Courtney started pushing Henry toward another idea.
“Why don’t we move in with your mom?” she suggested one evening. “We could save so much money and buy a bigger house later. Plus, she’s alone. We’d be helping her.”
Henry hesitated, unsure, but Courtney pressed on. “Think about it, Henry. We’d be there to care for her. It’s the best thing for all of us.”
In the end, Henry agreed, believing Courtney was thinking about Edith’s well-being. They packed their bags and moved in.
For three years, things were manageable. Then, they welcomed their son, Liam, into the world. Everything changed.
Courtney stopped doing housework, claiming she was too exhausted from taking care of their newborn. Edith, despite her age, took over—cleaning, cooking, and even looking after Liam when Courtney wanted to go out with her friends.
One day, Edith finally spoke up. “Henry, I don’t mind helping, but Courtney—she treats me like a maid. It’s not fair.”
Before Henry could respond, Courtney stormed in, pretending to be hurt. “I can’t believe you’d say that, Edith! I thought you loved Liam! Now I see—I’m just a burden to you.”
Edith sighed. There was no winning. “I’m sorry if I upset you,” she whispered, though she knew she had done nothing wrong.