I hadn’t been here in a while.The driveway still curved in that smooth, perfect half-circle, lined with trimmed bright colorful flowers that always looked surreal. Our mansion stood tall, the same white walls, same dark windows, same air.As the driver pulled up and stopped, I took a breath.The door opened before I reached it.“You don’t visit often,” Mom said, arms crossed, soft smile trying to cover the complaint.“I’ve been busy,” I replied, stepping in and kissing her cheek. “Work’s been… nonstop.”She pulled me in gently. “I know.”Inside, everything looked untouched. The polished marble floor, the tall vases with fresh roses, even the scent.Dad appeared from the hallway, all crisp shirt and half-smile. “Look who finally decided to come home.”I gave him a small hug. “It hasn’t been that long.”“It’s been long enough.”We moved to the living room. The staff had already set the table near the window, glasses shining, silverware in perfect place.We sat.“So,” Dad said, not even
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