A Frustrated Plan
Despite Harriet’s efforts to keep her distance, Lily’s dissatisfaction only grew. Resolute in her desire to shape the life she envisioned with Paul, she began plotting subtle ways to nudge Harriet further away. “Maybe she’d be happier spending more time with friends or getting involved in community activities,” Lily suggested to Paul, her tone casual yet deliberate. “She could try a hobby or join a club.” Hoping to maintain harmony, Paul gently encouraged his mother to explore new interests, though the suggestion left a pang of guilt he couldn’t ignore.
A Frustrated Plan
Hidden Motives
Harriet, though disheartened by the growing distance, took Paul’s advice to heart and started attending local social events. She hoped that giving Paul and Lily the space they needed would help strengthen their bond and bring them happiness. But Lily remained unsatisfied. She couldn’t ignore the fact that Harriet would always be part of their lives unless something drastic changed. Determined to create a permanent divide between Paul and his mother, Lily began planning her next move.
Hidden Motives