When she saw both her sons in the same room, she sobbed and could not calm down. “Oh my god, it’s you, Edward. Adam, you and your brother are both here.
You’re back,” she sobbed, bringing her wheelchair closer to her sons. “He’s not back, mom. He just came to see you, but he’ll be back in his mansion when the night ends,” Adam said passively while pouring a glass of water for his mom to calm down.
Edward didn’t hesitate to walk toward his mom, hug her and beg for forgiveness. “I’m so sorry, mom. I’m sorry I didn’t believe you when you said you’d come back for us.
I wish you could forgive me,” he cried. “I don’t blame you, son. I don’t blame you at all.
I am sorry for not being able to give you and Adam a good life from the beginning. I wish I could, but it was so difficult for me to find work. I’m sorry, sweetheart.
I’m so glad that you’re here,” his mother replied, stroking his hair as they embraced. “Would you like to stay the night? We have a lot to catch up on.
I’d love for you to spend more time with us,” she asked him. “I’m sorry, mom, but I have to go home tonight. I got a job in France, so my adoptive parents and I will be moving.
The flight back home to Chicago was my last one here. I think it was meant to be that Adam was in the flight, as I got to see you,” he explained. After hearing that his son was moving to Europe, Annie was heartbroken.
“You’re leaving?” she said weakly. “I wish we could have found each other sooner… I’m sad that our time together was so short.”
“I’m sorry, mom. I will visit you as much as I can.
I am sure I’ll have flights to the US,” Edward said, apologizing once more. “Stop getting her hopes up. She doesn’t deserve to be heartbroken at her age.
Get out!” Adam retorted, realizing that his brother simply just wanted to see their mother but not build a connection with her. A couple of days after their encounter, Adam noticed a transportation service arrive in the house across from theirs, and men started loading furniture inside, along with appliances. “Mom, it seems someone bought the house right in front of ours.
We’ll have new neighbors soon,” he told her. Annie was delighted, as she had always wanted neighbors. She enjoyed baking and was looking to share her creations with other people.
However, they were surprised when the man who followed shortly after, driving a luxury vehicle, turned out to be Edward. Adam and Annie opened their front door to confront him. “What are you doing here?” Adam asked his brother.
“I spoke to my wife about what happened the other day, and we both realized that our home wasn’t in France, but here. I turned down the job offer from the French airline and told my adoptive parents I wanted to relocate somewhere in Chicago instead. They understood and promised they’d keep in touch while they enjoyed their retirement in Europe,” Edward explained.
“I am sorry that I never got a chance to look for you, mom. I know I’ve made many mistakes in the past, but I hope you give me a chance to prove to you that I am not a bad person and that I genuinely want to spend time with you. I want to reconnect with you too, Adam.
We are brothers. I love you both, and I will prove just how much if you’d let me,” he added. Annie could not believe it, and she began to cry.
Edward introduced his wife Emma and young daughter Alex to Annie and Adam, warming their hearts. While Annie caught up with Alex and Emma, Adam and Edward had a good talk. “I know you don’t trust me at all, Adam, but please give me this chance to prove to you that I have good intentions for you and mom,” he begged.
“I’m willing to let go of my past issues for mom’s sake. She looks happy, and that’s all that matters to me,” Adam admitted. The brothers caught up with one another, and Edward found out that Adam had a long-time girlfriend he wanted to marry.
He volunteered to take care of their mother in the house next door while Adam worked on his own personal relationship. Edward had Adam’s house repaired, and the renovations made it look good as new. Adam began to work on his personal life while Edward and his family cared for Annie next door.
The family would get together every night for a good meal and conversation. What can we learn from this story? People meant to be in your life will always find their way back to you.
Adam didn’t know that Edward was on his flight back to Chicago that day. Their chance encounter brought Edward back to the company of his mother and brother, whom he had not seen for years. It’s never too late to start over.
Adam was angry at his brother Edward for abandoning him, but they were able to set aside their differences for the sake of their mom. They ended up rebuilding their relationships with one another, leading them to become a stronger and happier family.
