Kicked Out as a Teen for False Rumors Spread by My Brother, Years Later Parents See My Success and..

At 17, I was kicked out with nothing but a small suitcase and shattered trust. My brother, always the golden child, had spread false rumors that turned my parents against me. I was left to fend for myself, taking on two jobs just to survive. They never once reached out, not even to check if I was okay. But last week, something changed. After all these years, a message from them appeared on my phone. My heart raced as I opened it, their unexpected request leaving me speechless.

The unexpected message from my parents sparked a whirlwind of emotions, from anger to cautious curiosity. My first instinct was to ignore it, to delete the message and continue with my life. But, unresolved questions nagged at me. I couldn't help but wonder why they'd reached out now, after eight long years of silence. My mind raced through countless scenarios, but none seemed to make sense. I decided I'd sleep on it, hoping for clarity by morning.