When he reviewed the footage that night, Ethan sat back in disbelief.
It wasn’t one moment — it was a collection of small, concerning patterns.
Clare and her friends treating Ruth more like an employee than a valued part of the home. Requests made with impatience. Tasks demanded without consideration. Ruth working far more than she ever should have, with exhaustion showing in every step.
Ethan closed his tablet, thinking about the years Ruth had cared for him, believed in him, given him the foundation to climb the ladder of life. She had never once asked for anything in return. She had worked hard to keep him grounded, supported, and safe.
And now she was carrying burdens she shouldn’t have to.
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