my name is Amy Snider and I'm 27 years old I reside with my father and mother our family has always stuck together as a trio since my early years growing up I've always admired my dad he's the epitome of hard work running his own bustling business though his schedule keeps him away from home most of the time whenever he finds a moment he dedicates it to me on his off days he prioritizes spending time with me proving himself to be an exceptional father my mom however paints a different picture as far back as I can
recall she has never been employed while she tends to household matters she's never lent support to my dad's business or pursued a career outside our home despite our comfortable lifestyle with my mom often seen socializing and attending events her lack of involvement in my life has left me feeling somewhat neglected there were moments of profound loneliness but my dad's unwavering presence always filled that void he understood the indifference my mom held towards me and made his mission to ensure I never felt neglected or alone As I Grew Older my mother's tendency to break promises became
a parent while my dad's commitments were steadfast my mother's casual approach to promises left me disillusioned I learned not to hold her pledges in high regard conversely my dad's reliability and trustworthiness garnered my admiration I even entertained thoughts of joining his company after graduating from University being the only child I saw it as a way to honor my father's Legacy and continue his work upon reaching my 20s my father began imparting invaluable wisdom during our outings for drinks Meanwhile my mother's involvement in my life remained superficial the only time she interjected was during my sophomore
year of college when I express my desire to join my father's company dad I want to work at your company after graduation I'm already preparing for it I want to follow in your footsteps someday I announc eagerly Amy are you sure about that a girl doesn't need to pursue such Endeavors my mother intervened her words dripping with traditional expectations why not I want to work hard like Dad I insisted a woman should find a good man and let her husband provide for her she countered echoing typical sentiments disheartened by her lack of understanding I chose
not to engage further I refused to live a life Tethered to someone else's Ambitions mirroring my mother's existence I had always aspired to become an independent woman determined to navigate through my college Years on my own terms after that pivotal moment I dedicated myself to diligent study Paving the path to join my father's company immediately after graduation though my mother remained unconvinced it seemed she eventually resigned herself to my decision if you choose to live this way so be it but remember you'll bear the consequences of not heeding your mother's advice she remarked resignedly if
you're willing to accept that then do as you please so I followed her directive by stepping into my father's company inadvertently widening the chasm between my mother and me conversely my bond with my father deepened as we spent more time together reflecting on it now I realized my mother wasn't pleased with the turn of events upon joining my father's company he invested considerable effort in my training which unbid knownst to me was driven by his declining Health it took him nearly half a year to acquaint me with the intricacies of the job before he collapsed
at our workplace swiftly whisked away to the hospital over the next 5 years he valiantly battled his illness Emmy how's the company fairy without your dad my mother inquired her concern veiled by skepticism it's challenging but everyone's rallying behind me dad entrusted me with everything I need I replied confidently well as long as that's the case just ensure you don't leave the company to ruin as the second generation she cautioned her words tanged with apprehension you lack any genuine interest or affection for the company you're merely preoccupied with others perceptions I retorted disheartened by her
lack of faith during my father's illness our disagreements were frequent despite his weakening State he made sporadic visits to the company emphasizing its significance these employees in this company are invaluable Treasures to me but I must relinquish my hold on them he confessed his voice laced with emotion Amy I've witnessed your dedication over the years I trust you to safeguard this place and everyone here I don't know if I can emulate you Dad but I'll strive to uphold your legacy I pledged solemnly from that day forth the mantle of leadership was bestowed upon me with
my father mostly confined to the hospital my days were consumed with the company's Affairs leaving little time for homecomings I prioritized visiting him regularly carving out time amidst my busy schedule my mother on the other hand fulfilled only the basic duties such as delivering changes of clothes to him even that seemed to inconvenience her I couldn't help but wonder about her feelings towards my father did she lack any sense of gratitude or compassion for his illness the thought left me feeling sorry for him recalling the sacrifices he made for me during my childhood a time
when my mother's affection remained elusive despite my exhaustion I made a concerted effort to visit him as often as possible a routine that persisted for about a year until he peacefully passed away in his sleep amidst the Whirlwind of tasks that followed I barely had a moment to grieve my mother oblivious to my emotional turmoil expected me to handle everything from funeral arrangements to hospital paperwork realistically I knew I couldn't rely on my mother who had never ventured beyond the confines of our home so I silently assumed responsibility for the Myriad tasks the day after
the funeral my mother broached the subject Amy now that the funeral is over youve settled down haven't you she inquired with a heavy heart I accepted the reality of the situation please leave this house I've just inherited 200 million yen so I have no use for you anymore thank you she declared as though it were a mere formality her words stung but I had anticipated them further discussion seemed fule did she truly believe that wealth could replace familial bonds and absolve her of responsibility with a multitude of questions swirling in my mind I made the
decision to depart the next day I arranged for the sale of all belongings associated with me leaving my mother utterly surprised at the speed of my departure I had meticulously planned my departure but I harbored a secret from my mother despite her claim of inheriting 200 million yen my father had entrusted all financial matters to me designating me as the sole inheritor not a single Yen remained for my mother a decision my father made adamantly while he was still in good health your mother lacks the understanding of money management or prudent spending I want you
to provide her with monthly household expenses he instructed me if she receives a lumpsum she's likely to squander it immediately if she protests refuse to give her a penny though my father's last words were spoken in justest he handed me an SD card containing a video message addressed to my mother while I never envisioned showing it to her recent events suggested its necessity might arise sooner than later after my departure I anticipated my mother would reach out to me but her summons came sooner than expected come home immediately she demanded over the phone I'm working
mom what's the matter I replied feeling a Pang of annoyance I just need to talk to you please come quickly she insisted with a sigh I reluctantly headed back to our family home clutching the SD card in my hand as soon as my mother laid eyes on me she launched into accusations you absconded with all of your father's inheritance didn't you I knew something was a miss when you left so abruptly hand over your father's inheritance to me now she demanded her greed palpable how selfish can you be you can't even fulfill your duties as
a mother I retorted my frustration simmering in response I silently extended the SD card to her confused she inspected it what's this she queried I suppose you don't even know how to watch this I remarked masking my disappointment I retrieved my laptop inserted the SD card and played the video on the screen my father appeared as vibrant as I remembered him I couldn't help but wonder how my mother would react to this video letter silently I exited the room leaving her to watch it alone I had never witnessed my mother defy my father before but
now in the wake of his passing would his words resonate with her Upon returning to the room I found my mother in tears her emotions laid bare I was taken in a back my mother shedding tears over a video of my late father I was intrigued by the contents of the video letter he had left for her but hesitated to watch it myself consequently I remained clueless about the cause of her tears Mom are you okay I inquired concerned lacing my voice yes I'll be fine for now I understand I'll adhere to your father's wishes
and entrust everything to you from now on please go home for today call me once you've had time to gather yourself she replied her tone subdued sensing her desire for privacy I left promptly pondering over how my father had managed to silence my mother questions swirled in my mind as I made my way home nearly a month passed without any communication from my mother prompting concern to GW at me during my lunch break I decided to pay a visit to my parents house hoping to check on her however she wasn't home that evening I returned
once more relieved to find the lights on sorry for dropping in unexpectedly I came by this afternoon but you weren't home so I grew concerned I explained upon seeing her I'm sorry I was out for my part-time job during the day my mother explained upon my return a part-time job I echoed incredulously my understanding of my mother painted her as someone vehemently opposed to work how had it come to this didn't you watch that video it was a video letter addressed to you I retorted baffled by her Sudden Change in Behavior you can take it
home you should watch it too hamy can I watch it I asked extending the SD card to her very well she acquiesced passing it back to me feeling a twinge of apprehension I returned to the office and settled at my father's desk with a deep breath I played the video honey if you're watching this it means you've not been able to communicate with Amy first of all thank you so much for helping me raise Amy until now without you I don't think I could have managed the company while bringing up Amy my father's voice resonated
through the room as his words continued a sense of unease crept over me then he uttered something unexpected something that shook me to my core you've taken care of Amy even though she is not your child and I have nothing but gratitude for you you've stood by my side for so many years but as a result you've given up on your dreams and have reached your age without earning your own living for that I take responsibility because I have allowed you to live a life of luxury I'm sure you'll be in trouble when I'm gone
I'm not my mother's child I blurt it out the realization hitting me like a ton of bricks but then it clicked despite the lack of overt affection she had cared for me every day doing the bare minimum for a child who wasn't her own who was this person I didn't register a marriage because you told me you felt bad for your sister so I ended up supporting your living and didn't do anything else I'm sorry but once I'm gone I worry about the rest of your life there's no one to to support you and act
taking your life away I sat in disbelief as my father spoke his words flowing with unexpected Clarity it was all news to me his concerns his regrets his hopes for our future throughout the night I grappled with the weight of his Revelations before confronting my mother the following day Mom I watched the video from Dad yesterday you know it all now I began my voice changed with a mixture of confusion and realization I raised you because I was asked to that's all she confessed her tone heavy with the weight of untold truths what happened to
my biological mother I pressed seeking Clarity amidst the swirling chaos of Newfound information you were the child of my sister and your father she explained somberly my sister died right after giving birth to you and I promised your distressed father that I would help raise Amy I would become your mother with her Revelation everything fell into place even the parts I had previously only imagined I learned of my mother's sacrifice how she had set aside her own dreams to fulfill her promise to my father I recalled how my mother used to work in a diner
her vibrant spirit and dedication palpable her dream had been to own her own Diner yet when she chose to become my mother she shelv that dream however inspired by my father's words and prompted by the memory of her deferred dream my mother made a decision she resolved to reclaim that dream embarking on a journey to pursue it once more currently she is undergoing training as a part-timer determined to turn her dream of oming a diner into reality I should have done this earlier working is fun and suits me I had no idea so it's my
fault you didn't work I'm really sorry for not knowing anything my mother admitted her tone filled with regret it's not your fault ammy I made the decision myself but I'm not good with children so I couldn't handle you well I'm the one who caused you trouble she continued taking responsibility for her actions as we conversed I realized it was the first time we had such an open dialogue at this stage in my life I finally felt like I had come to understand my mother a bit better our conversations became more frequent leading us to a
decision to use the money left by my father to fund the opening of her shop once she started working my mother became somewhat more humble she hesitated when the topic of funds for the shop came up a behavior that would have been unimaginable not too long ago while maintaining my regular job I also assisted with the opening of her Diner this brought me into frequent contact with my mother fostering a newfound relationship between us regarding living expenses she insisted on managing them with her own income refusing to accept help from my father's inheritance promising that
you'll tell me if you're struggling after all dad trusted me to take care of you I urged her I'll be fine living on my own it doesn't cost that much but in terms of my Diner's expenses she trailed off her determination evident I'll be relying on you of course I'm looking forward to it too so do your best my mother encouraged her eyes filled with hope and anticipation after many years we finally became a real family and now we are living harmoniously she isn't my birth mother and perhaps it was just the right time for
me to learn this truth your Diner is finally going to open tomorrow your dream is coming true I remarked filled with pride as I washed her dedication seeing you work so hard at that compy reminded me of my own dreams when I was younger I believe that's why I've made it this far it's all thanks to you and your father thank you so much Mom I expressed my gratitude feeling a deep sense of appreciation promise me to always be my mom Amy she implored her voice filled with sincerity from now on letun get along even
better than before after all we only have each other I replied feeling a newfound sense of closeness upon my father's death the truth was revealed and I accepted the reality of our situation deciding to live on with just my mother and me I contemplated moving back to my hometown and living together with her again I don't cook so my mother is concerned about my poor diet and is supportive of me coming back I explained feeling touched by her care my father would probably be surprised that we're getting along so well his house company and inheritance
that he left behind I'll protect them at all costs while continuing to get along with my mother mother in order to become a real family I vowed determined to honor my father's Legacy we visited the graves of my father and my biological mother my mother's older sister to give our daily life updates after going through the process of adoption I finally became registered as my mother's daughter forging a bond that transcended bloodlines
