Seeing the condition of the once life-giving lemon tree, Ethan felt a deep sadness.
There was a time when this tree had been a quiet partner in their survival—almost like a member of the family.
Now, it stood fragile and neglected, as if silently pleading for life.
Arian tugged at Ethan’s hand.
“How long are you going to stand here, Uncle? Come on—let’s go that way. I’ll show you our cow.”
Ethan let out a quiet sigh.
“Alright… let’s go.”

Walking beside Arian, Ethan slowly immersed himself in the familiar surroundings.
The open fields, the trees, the calm breeze—everything felt like a forgotten piece of his soul returning.
Nature didn’t just comfort him…
it freed him.
For a brief moment, the weight of his worries seemed to disappear.
He wasn’t the same tired man anymore — he felt lighter, almost whole.
From a distance, Annie’s voice called out—
“Uncle!”
Ethan turned and walked toward her.
“Come home,” Annie said. “Mom made breakfast. She asked me to call you.”
Ethan nodded.
With Arian and Annie beside him,
he slowly made his way back home.

• To be continued…My Mother and Homeland (Episode – 6B)
• “Next episode – 6B coming on -Thursday”

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After finishing breakfast, Ethan picked up Aria in his arms and was about
to step into the yard when a voice called out —
“Ethan! Oh Ethan, are you home?”
Lila quickly adjusted her scarf and said,
“Ethan, your Uncle Robert is here. Ask him to come inside.”
From the yard, Uncle Robert replied,
“No need, sister-in-law. I won’t sit. I just heard Ethan has come.”
He coughed heavily a few times.
Lila responded,
“Yes, he has.”
After catching his breath, Uncle Robert asked,
“How are you feeling?”
“The same as always… sometimes a little better, then worse again.
How about you? I heard your breathing problem has gotten worse.”
“Yes… it’s been quite bad these past few days.”
Ethan stepped forward, touched his uncle’s feet respectfully, and invited him inside.
“No, no… I won’t sit. Haven’t even taken my medicine yet.
I just came because I heard you were here.
How are you, son?”
“I’m doing well, Uncle.”
Uncle Robert looked at him with a mix of concern and disappointment.
“Tell me something… why are you all like this?

• To be continued…My Mother and Homeland (Episode 4B)
• Next episode – 4B coming on -Thursday

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