Ten Years Later
Jack finally returned. He expected to find us struggling—but instead, he found a mansion. Lily had grown into a strong, successful woman, married to a wealthy man who gave her the stability her father never did.
When Jack rang the doorbell, Lily greeted him with the icy calm of someone who had waited too long for answers.
“What do you want, Father?” she asked.
“I missed you,” he said, trying to smile. But it was too late. His excuses fell flat. His plea for help was met with cold truth.
“You left us when we needed you most,” Lily said firmly. “Now we have everything we need—and nothing you can give us.”
Still, out of compassion, Lily handed him the keys to his old home and $5,000 in cash. “Don’t come back,” she said.
As the door closed, Jack was left outside, staring at the life that could have been his—if only he hadn’t walked away.
💔 What would you have done if you were in Lily’s place? Would you forgive Jack, or shut the door forever? Share your thoughts in the comments—we’d love to hear your perspective!