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The three of them stood awkwardly. My son rubbed the back of his neck. \u201cWe were thinking\u2026 maybe you could come home. We could make room.\u201d<\/p>\n

I held his gaze. Steady. Quiet.<\/p>\n

Then I said: \u201cNo.\u201d<\/p>\n

Not angry. Not bitter.<\/p>\n

Just sure.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is my home now.\u201d<\/p>\n

That evening, after the last customer left, I sat under the soft glow of lanterns strung above the patio. I watched the stars ripple in the river below.<\/p>\n

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The three of them stood awkwardly. My son rubbed the back of his neck. \u201cWe were thinking\u2026 maybe you could come home. We could make room.\u201d I held his gaze. Steady. Quiet. Then I said: \u201cNo.\u201d Not angry. Not bitter. Just sure. \u201cThis is my home now.\u201d That evening, after the last customer left, I…<\/p>\n

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