“Please forgive me because I did not understand the situation,” she said.
Paige gently pulled her hands away, her voice steady and emotionless.
“You understood perfectly when you shut the door in my face,” she replied.
She turned to look at the house, taking in every detail she had paid for with years of sacrifice.
“For twenty three years I sent money every month without fail, and not once did you ask if I was okay or struggling,” she said. “You only called when you needed more.”
Kayla began crying uncontrollably as the truth became impossible to deny.
“Please forgive us because we are still your family,” she begged.
Paige exhaled slowly, feeling a weight lift from her shoulders.
“I understand now,” she said.
She turned to Thomas and gave a clear instruction.
“Proceed with the original plan,” she stated.
Thomas nodded and spoke firmly.
“The property will be transferred to the Miller Foundation housing program,” he announced.
Susan’s face turned pale as fear took over.
“What does that mean,” she asked weakly.
“It means this house will be converted into a shelter for low income single mothers and their children,” he explained.
Kayla screamed in disbelief while Susan collapsed into a chair.