Chapter 1: Seeing Mom Sitting in a chair in a mesmerizing trance.
I had just returned home from school, feeling a mix of excitement and exhaustion. As I stepped into the house, I noticed my mom sitting in her favorite chair, her gaze lost in thought. Her hands rested gently on her lap, and I could sense a weight on her mind. I approached her, ready to share my day and bring a smile to her face.
"Mom, is everything alright?" I inquired.
My mother didn't respond to me; she stayed seated on the couch, her hands neatly folded in her lap. Her expression remained distant and unreadable. I gently waved my hand in front of mom's face, hoping to catch her attention, but she remained unresponsive.
