Emilia"That's great news, Mom," I said, trying to inject enthusiasm into my voice as I spoke to her over the phone. She was telling me how the money I'd sent over the weekend had paid off some of our debts. It was a relief to hear her sound happy again, even if it was tinged with a hint of desperation."When are you coming home, Mija?" she asked after a pause, her voice softening with longing.I hesitated, my throat tightening. "Soon, Mom," I whispered, hating myself for the lie that followed. "I just have to finish up some work with the Greys first." It wasn't entirely false – I was working, after all, just not in the way she imagined."Okay, be careful," she replied, a note of sadness creeping into her voice. I could picture her face, worry lines etched around her eyes, deepening with each passing day."Bye, Mom," I said finally, ending the call before the guilt could overwhelm me.I'd promised myself I wouldn't cry anymore, but with each passing day, it became increasingly difficu
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