Starting Over

Howard sat across from Gemma in the cramped living room, staring down at the scuffed floorboards. The faded wallpaper peeled at the corners, a stark reminder of how far their family had fallen. The silence in the small space felt heavy, pressing down on their shoulders.

He broke the quiet with a tired, defeated sigh. "Your mom is right. We will move out in a few days. The luxury downtown apartme