Eden returns home after two years, still grieving her mother who died of breast cancer when she was 15. Her stepmother, Sandra, seemed kind at first but soon began removing her mother\u2019s belongings, which made Eden feel like she was erasing her memory. Hurt and angry, Eden left for college and stayed away.<\/p>\n
During a visit home, Eden goes to her mother\u2019s grave and is shocked to find Sandra there. Thinking she\u2019s doing something wrong, Eden confronts her\u2014but discovers Sandra is planting her mother\u2019s favorite flowers, leaving photos, and caring for the grave regularly.<\/p>\n
Sandra reveals she never wanted to replace Eden\u2019s mom; she was honoring her. She had removed the belongings because it was the mother\u2019s final wish, meant to help the family heal. She also regularly visited the grave to keep her memory alive.<\/p>\n
Realizing the truth, Eden understands Sandra\u2019s intentions and begins to see her differently. She returns home, reconnects with her family, and, for the first time in a long while, feels at peace.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"