The day everything finally settled, Mom and Dad saw how it all played out from beginning to end.That evening over dinner, Mom sighed.“I used to think family problems should stay in the family, and that it was better to avoid unnecessary trouble. “Now I understand that if you keep giving in, some people will only keep pushing further.”Dad nodded.“We were foolish. We let guilt and obligation run this family for too long. From now on, we’ll listen to you and trust your judgement.” I looked at them, overwhelmed by a mix of emotions I could not quite name. The distance that had grown between us over the past five years finally seemed to be disappearing.Lara sat beside me and quietly brushed her hand against mine beneath the table.I turned to look at her. Her eyes softened as she smiled at me.Outside, the moon hung full in a calm night sky.I knew that the chaos that had consumed our family for five years was finally over.It was time for me to move forward with my life
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