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For six months, I wasn\u2019t allowed to see my grandson. Then, on his birthday, I stood outside his house, heartbroken, until a tiny paper airplane fluttered down. I picked it up and froze.<\/p>\n

Six months since my son John stopped returning my calls, since I last heard Timmy\u2019s laughter. I had respected their wishes, but that day, I couldn\u2019t stay away.<\/p>\n

Timmy pressed his face against the upstairs window, waving eagerly. “Grandma!” His voice was muffled by the glass.<\/p>\n

Then the front door opened. Olivia, my daughter-in-law, stepped out. “What are you doing here?” she asked coldly.<\/p>\n

“I brought Timmy a toy.”<\/p>\n

“We’ve discussed this, Mrs. Roberts. Timmy doesn\u2019t need unnecessary excitement. This is John\u2019s decision.”<\/p>\n

The door clicked shut. I placed the gift on the doorstep, then something brushed my shoulder\u2014a paper airplane. I caught it and unfolded the note inside.<\/p>\n

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“Grandma, I want to see you. Mom says you’re bad, but I don\u2019t believe her. I know her secret. I’ll hide it in the dinosaur book. Love, Timmy.”<\/p>\n

My friend Mary frowned when I showed her. “It could be a trap. Do you even know why John cut you off?”<\/p>\n

“He accused me of using money meant for Timmy\u2019s education to buy my house. But we never discussed that\u2014it was my savings.”<\/p>\n

Mary stirred her tea. “Then something else is going on.”<\/p>\n

Determined, I visited the library every day. Finally, I found Timmy\u2019s hidden note inside the dinosaur book:<\/p>\n

“I heard Mom talking about the money you borrowed from Dad. Maybe if you give it back, we can see each other again.”<\/p>\n

I wrote a response and left it for him. I needed to know the truth.<\/p>\n

At the mall, I saw John and Timmy. The moment Timmy spotted me, he ran into my arms. “Granny! I did everything you asked!”<\/p>\n

John\u2019s expression darkened. “Mom? What\u2019s going on? What note?”<\/p>\n

“John, did you ever check where that money actually went?” I asked.<\/p>\n

He hesitated. “You said you needed it for treatment. I wouldn\u2019t have asked for it back if that was true.”<\/p>\n

I shook my head. “I never took your money! I was never sick!”<\/p>\n

His eyes narrowed. “But I got a voicemail\u2014from you\u2014begging for help.”<\/p>\n

Olivia approached, her smile tight. “Oh, you\u2019re here too.”<\/p>\n

John turned to her. “Did you give my mom the money? I handed you the cash.”<\/p>\n

“I… well, yes,” she stammered.<\/p>\n

Timmy unzipped his backpack. “Mom, maybe changed the money for these papers and then forgot.” He pulled out crumpled receipts.<\/p>\n

John snatched them. “Jewelry stores? Luxury boutiques? Olivia, this is thousands of dollars!”<\/p>\n

She swallowed. “I thought I could replace it before you noticed! But when I found out your mother wasn\u2019t sick, I panicked!”<\/p>\n

I stepped forward. “You faked my voice on a voicemail? Lied to John? Kept Timmy from me?”<\/p>\n

Olivia\u2019s mouth opened, but she had no defense. John\u2019s hands ran through his hair, drained. “You made me believe my own mother betrayed me.”<\/p>\n

“John, I have a problem. I buy things to feel better. I was scared you\u2019d hate me.”<\/p>\n

John exhaled. “I don\u2019t hate you, Olivia. But you need help.”<\/p>\n

Timmy gripped my hand. “Dad, can I stay with Grandma for a little while?”<\/p>\n

John nodded. “Yeah, buddy. I\u2019ll bring your things later, Mom. We\u2019ll have dinner together.”<\/p>\n

As he led Olivia away, Timmy tugged my sleeve. “Grandma, can we get ice cream now?”<\/p>\n

I smiled. “Of course, sweetheart. Anything you want.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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