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Lunch break at the office provided a brief respite from the demands of the day. As I sat in my office, a mixture of nerves and determination fueled my decision to make a call that had been long overdue. I took a deep breath, pulled out my phone, and dialed my mother’s number.

The phone rang for what felt like an eternity before Mia’s chipper voice greeted me. “Evie, darling! How wonderful to hear from you.”

I bit my lip, steadying myself for the conversation ahead. “I’m ready to talk. Can we meet?”

Mia’s enthusiasm didn’t waver. “Of course, sweetheart! I’d love that. Where do you want to meet? My treat!”

I hesitated for a moment, considering the options. Then, a thought struck me. “Actually, why don’t you come to my office? I’m on my lunch break now.”

There was a pause on the other end of the line before Mia responded, “Your office? Oh, how exciting! I’d love to see where my successful daughter works.”

I could almost picture the smile on her face, and the skepticism in me grew. Nevertheless, I gave her the address and agreed to meet her at the office.

When Mia walked into the sleek lobby of the firm, she looked like she stepped out of a glossy magazine, her presence commanding attention. As she approached, I couldn’t ignore the sense of pride that flickered in her

eyes.

“Evie, darling, look at this place! I always knew you’d succeed in life.” Mia beamed, surveying the impressive surroundings.

I forced a smile, suppressing the questions that lingered in my mind. My mother had always been skilled at deflecting, turning the spotlight back onto me whenever I sought answers. I led her through the busy office, trying to gauge her reaction to the controlled chaos of a corporate environment.

We reached my office, a small sanctuary amid the hustle and bustle. Mia’s eyes widened as she stepped inside, taking in the minimalist decor and the view of the city beyond the glass walls.

“Wow, Evie, this is amazing! I’m so proud of you,” she exclaimed, her praise a balm to my conflicted emotions.

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facing each other, the air thick with unspoken tension. Mia glanced around the room. seemingly enamored by the success she claimed

what did you want to talk about, sweetheart?” Mia’s

for years pressing down on me. “I want to know you left me with Dad. Why did you choose your career over being

scared. I didn’t know how to take care of you while I

fragile truth that shattered

it back, determined to hear her side

me,

So, you just left me with Dad, with no explanation, and went off chasing

touch my hand. “Evie, you have to understand, I was young, and I didn’t know how to balance everything. I thought leaving you with

demanded more. “The best thing for me? Do you know what it was like growing up with him? The emotional neglect,

of defensiveness. “Evie, I’m sorry, I truly am.

leaned back in my chair, “And what about now? You show up after all these years, acting like everything is fine, and you want to be a part of my success. Why

lap. “I’ve made mistakes, Evie. I can’t change the past, but I want to be a part of your life now. I’ve been watching you from afar, and I’m genuinely proud of what you’ve

A part of me longed for the motherly connection I had missed out on, but another part was wary of letting her back

that simple. You can’t just show up and expect everything to go back to normal. I have my own life now, and it’s

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a trace of sadness in her eyes. “I know, Evie. I messed up, and I can’t change that. But I want to make amends, to be there

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lingered in the air, and I picked silently at my salad. As she recounted her time on

promising to talk later, the conflicting emotions within me churned. Her words echoed in my mind, but did little ease my sense of abandonment. It hardly felt

paperwork on my desk, the energy to tackle the junior attorneys‘ cases seemed to evaporate. My thoughts were a jumble of resentment, hurt, and a lingering hope for something more. Mia’s admission had opened old wounds, and the

phone buzzed, interrupting the silence, and the name “Penny”

screen.

you won’t believe what just happened!” Penny’s voice crackled with excitement as I lifted the