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Chapter Seven
Merryn Fawkner eyed her daughter across the breakfast table. Their reunion had been emotional when she saw her daughter for the first time in 9 years this morning. Some would think it strange that it had been so long, and it was. Piper had never wanted to come back and visit and Merryn and George had never left Cornwall.
Piper's return was so sudden that her suspicions had been peaked. But as usual, her daughter pretended that everything was fine. But she knew better - Piper was hiding something. All she could do was hope that when Piper was ready she would open up. A problem shared and all that.
"Have you made any plans today?". Merryn asked.
"I thought about going for a walk and maybe to the beach. That's the one thing I missed most about living in London. There was nowhere to escape to and it was always loud and busy." Piper replied.
"That's why dad and I would never come and visit. The thought of being exposed to the hustle and bustle of a big city left us with a feeling of dread. I can't tell you how happy we are that you decided to come home. We've missed out on so many special occasions and it's time to make up for it". Merryn replied ruefully.
Piper couldn't even argue about why her parents never came to visit her as she hadn't made the effort herself. And there wasn't one good reason why. Her upbringing had been amazing and so had her childhood. She'd just got caught up in her new life, career, and Dale. Looking back she realised how selfish she was. There was no excuse for the distance she'd created with her parents. They deserved so much better than that.
"Mum, I know it may be a little too late, but I'm sorry for never making time for you and dad. I got selfishly caught up in my own life and just assumed you were both ok with that. I promise to make up for it".
Merryn teared up " I know you are darling. But what's done is done and we can't change it. We just need to make up for it. We all know how short life is and it can be gone in a heartbeat".
Somehow Piper knew that her Mum was referring to Miles - the sadness in her eyes obvious...
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