Mia’s mom had kept her away for three months, claiming the house was being renovated. But something felt wrong. One morning, Mia drove to her mom’s house and found the door unlocked. Inside, everything was unnervingly pristine, and a strange citrus smell lingered.Upstairs, Mia discovered her mom, frail and wearing a scarf looking nothing like the woman she knew. Her mom confessed,
she, had c.a.n.cer and had been undergoing chemotherapy in secret, wanting to protect Mia from the truth.Devastated, Mia stayed by her side, helping her through the illness. They spent her final days together, sharing memories and love. When her mom passed, Mia realized that love means showing up, even in the hardest times, and never letting go.