As a Single Mom of Two, My Chores Kept Getting Done Overnight — Until the Night I Finally Saw Why

And I’m beginning to realize—I do too.

As for the key?

It’s still on his keychain.

Not because he sneaks in anymore. Not because I need him to.

But because one evening, when he tried again to give it back, I told him what I finally understood:

“Family doesn’t need to knock.”

He looked at me with something hopeful and bright in his eyes—something that made my heart flutter—and said he’d keep it safe.

And for the first time in a long time, I believe someone will.