When I moved to Europe for work, my biggest worry wasn’t about settling in a new country—it was about how my mom would manage without me.
I’d lived with her all these years, and even though I knew chasing career opportunities abroad was the right move, leaving her behind wasn’t easy.
I offered to pay my brother monthly to help out more, and he agreed. I kept in touch, calling regularly, and everything seemed fine.
But then one day, I decided to surprise her with a visit. And when I walked into her house, I was completely shocked.
