“Good morning Mom.” Lillian gave Mrs. Helen a side hug, to which she reciprocated with a bright smile.

“Morning dear. I hope you had a wonderful night?” She asked after they disengaged.

“Yes mom. I slept like a princess.” Lillian settled herself on one of the dining chairs.

“Good morning dad.” She glanced at him still with the smile and he smiled back.

“Beautiful morning to you too, princess.”

They had a long and notable discussion yesterday which made Lillian understand why they do what they do to her up until this day.

She's come to realize that they have all done what was best for her and the family,...