That evening, I overheard Kate venting to Andrew:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cYour mother criticizes everything I do, Andrew. I can\u2019t take it anymore. I\u2019m pregnant\u2014I don\u2019t need this stress.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Andrew sighed. \u201cHer leg is hurt, Kate. She has nowhere else to go. Can\u2019t you try to understand?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Feeling hurt, I stepped outside for some air. To my surprise, Mr. Davis, the grumpy neighbor, appeared and asked, \u201cCare to join me for dinner tomorrow?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The next evening, I found myself at his table, listening as he shared stories of his life and loneliness. \u201cWe don\u2019t always realize how our actions affect others until it\u2019s too late,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
His words stuck with me. Returning home, I told Kate, \u201cI owe you an apology. I\u2019ve been difficult and unfair. You deserve support, not criticism.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
She looked surprised but softened. For the first time, we shared a moment of understanding.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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