Chapter 11

"We've kicked Harry out of the house and changed the locks. We won't let him into the house anymore. Let's go back to being a family, alright?"I gently pulled my hand away. "I don't want to.""Charlie!" My mother got anxious, and her eyes reddened while holding onto my arm, refusing to let go. "That's your home. How can you not go back? You're our only son. What should we do if you don't come back with us?" "My home?" I laughed softly with ridicule and misery. "You didn't tell me about it when you changed the locks at home. You even gave my room to Harry and told me to get out, saying that I was no longer part of your family. Why didn't you say anything about it being my home then?""I…" My mother had no idea what to say, and more tears fell from her eyes. She sobbed while saying, "Those were just angry words. Please don't take it to heart, Charlie. We were wrong. We know we've made a mistake. You're our only son, and we need you to be with us in our old age. You can't just leave

Chapter 12

Just as Harry prepared to rummage through my parents' bedside tables to find anything valuable, the neighbor opposite happened to take the garbage out and saw the door open with the interior looking like a mess. Seeing a man sneaking around inside and rummaging through things, the neighbor got suspicious. She quietly hid to the side and took her phone out to call the police, quietly describing the situation and saying that someone was robbing the house opposite. The police arrived very quickly with a police camera, and they dashed into the house, catching Harry right in the act. Harry turned pale when he saw the police, and he trembled so much that the bag in his hand fell to the ground. The liquor, jewelry, and cash inside fell out. There was nothing he could say against the concrete evidence in front of the police.Harry was interrogated on the spot, and he had no choice but to admit to the police that he was robbing the place. Even though the amount he took was not a lot, h

Chapter 13

My parents wanted to visit the hospital, but realized no one could take them there. They were quite old and stumbled when they walked, making it difficult for them to get to the hospital on their own. What was even worse was that they needed money for the hospital, but realized they did not have much left from the pensions. Harry had stolen a portion of the money, and what was left was barely enough for groceries, much less pay for their medication.My parents could only lie in their cold bed, feeling horrible, with no one to take care of them or even show concern. They could not even have a warm meal. The house was empty and lonely, and only their coughs and sighs echoed throughout.Looking at the empty house and pictures of me on the wall when I was young reminded them of their monthly allowance from me and how I was considerate enough to hire Harry to take care of them. They were reminded of how every time I would buy many gifts for them when I came home, and accompany them

Chapter 14

I got to know a group of like-minded friends, and we would go hiking every weekend to take in the fresh air and admire the beauty of Mother Nature. We would go camping, and we would sing and chat under the starry skies, enjoying the carefree moment. We would go to the theatre, enjoy films, and share stories of our lives. I felt happy and free whenever I was with them.It was not long before I found a woman I liked. She was my partner at work and was gentle, generous, and understanding. She knew about my past and understood my pain, and she never made me do anything I did not want. She respected my career and opinions and would be by my side to comfort me whenever I was feeling tired, and she would always support me whenever I was in need of help.We got along very well. Even though our courtship was not a passionate one, it was slow, steady, and long-lasting. I knew that this was the relationship I wanted. As for the house back in my hometown, my parents were still living in the

All Chapters of My Parents Chose the Caregiver Over Me: Chapter 11 - Chapter 14

Chapter 11

Chapter 12

Chapter 13

Chapter 14