Two years after my wife’s passing, I remarried Amelia, hoping to rebuild my family. But when my daughter, Sophie, whispered, “Daddy, new mom is different when you’re gone,” I was shaken. Sophie described strange noises from the attic and how Amelia was being too strict, which raised concerns in me,
Amelia had brought warmth into our lives, especially for Sophie, but something felt off. Sophie told me that Amelia locked herself in the attic and was mean, making her clean alone and denying her treats. When I returned home from a business trip, I was worried that I’d rushed into this relationship.