A Promise He Never Kept
Finally, I added, "Don't contact me again. You were pretty quick to block me before, so don't get clingy now."
After a brief silence, I said, "It's annoying."
...
I didn't know if it was because of retirement or the tropical air, but my parents looked healthier and happier than they had in years.
If it weren't for the need to go back and finalize the property transfer during the New Year, they probably wouldn't have returned at all.
"I can handle it myself," I said while reviewing some paperwork. "You don't have to worry."
My parents exchanged a glance. "Forget it. We don't feel at ease letting you go alone. Besides, the Holland family invited us to a small New Year's gathering. We'll head b