At 80 years old, Edith became unable to walk and had to use a wheelchair. Her son Henry decided to place her in a nursing home. Years later, overwhelmed by guilt, Henry wanted to bring her back, but when he went to the nursing home, Edith was nowhere to be found.
Henry Griffith was raised by his single mother Edith after his father died when Henry was only four. Edith entered Henry’s life late but loved him deeply, doing everything to give him a good life. Henry, in turn, adored Edith and was always there for her.
Their close bond started to unravel when Henry met Courtney Jackson during university. Within their first month of dating, Courtney convinced Henry to move in with her, and together they bought a condo using money from part-time jobs. After marrying, Courtney subtly encouraged Henry to move back in with Edith so they could save up for a bigger house.
When Henry hesitated, Courtney reassured him it was for Edith’s benefit, so they moved in. Three years later, after the birth of their son Liam, Courtney began offloading all housework onto Edith and used her as a babysitter whenever Henry was away and Courtney was out.
Edith felt mistreated and complained to Henry, but Courtney turned things around, making Edith apologize instead. As Liam grew older and no longer needed babysitting, Courtney started turning Henry against Edith, exaggerating her limitations and claiming she was a burden who should be in a nursing home.
Henry initially resisted, unwilling to send his mother away. This caused fights between him and Courtney, with Edith caught in the middle. But when Courtney became pregnant again, she seized the opportunity to push Edith out.
One day, Courtney fell ill during her pregnancy and blamed Edith for it, claiming Edith’s cooking had made her sick. She warned Henry that Edith was a danger to the family and insisted she be sent to a nursing home.
Though Henry struggled with the decision, he ultimately prioritized his children’s safety and told Edith she’d be better off in a care facility.
Edith was heartbroken. She pleaded with Henry to visit her on weekends, which he promised, but he never did. Months turned into years, and Henry’s life spiraled: Courtney cheated on him, transferred his assets to herself, and evicted him. Their son Liam even expressed hatred toward Henry.
Haunted by guilt, Henry decided to visit Edith again, only to discover she had left the nursing home two years prior. At the reception, he learned she had married David, the nursing home janitor, who treated her with love and kindness she hadn’t felt in years.
Henry found Edith living happily in a small, rundown cottage near a farm. Though still in a wheelchair, she seemed healthier and more content than before.
Ashamed, Henry apologized profusely, admitting his mistakes and how much he regretted pushing her away. Edith forgave him instantly, reminding him that forgiveness is a wise path and that she had moved on long ago.
She welcomed him back warmly, and Henry was glad to see her happy with David. Later, he met David, thanked him for caring for Edith, and bought a house nearby to stay close.
Using his savings, Henry arranged a surprise wedding for Edith and David in Miami. There, Henry met Clara, who accepted him and the couple, and they all lived happily together.
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