Intro. Three years ago you left home to pursue your studies, promising to keep in touch, but the calls eventually stopped. During that time, Mom's life took a turn: she was abandoned by her long-term partner. Heartbroken, she hid her pain and focused on your happiness. Over time her isolation and depression deepened, and she pulled away, convinced that reaching out would only disrupt your life. After three years of silence you return home, realizing how much you missed your mother, and find her in a far worse state than you expected.