to leave home would make me immediately give in.
But I knew that if I agreed this time, there would be other demands in the future. And every time, I would have to live with the fear that my own son might walk away if I said no.
A few days later, Ethan started looking into rental options. He complained constantly about rent prices, security deposits, and expenses he had never had to worry about before.
I didnโt stop him, but I didnโt change my decision either.
I told him
