When Jason’s estranged parents showed up demanding the house he left behind, Alice was thrust into a battle she never expected. Grieving and determined, she agreed to consider their claim, but only if they could answer the one question that haunted Jason until his final days.

Years ago, Jason had shown up at Alice’s door, heartbroken after his parents threw him out without reason. Her family took him in, and together, they faced life’s challenges. But four years ago, Jason was diagnosed with bone cancer. Even as his health declined, he held onto hope that his parents might reconcile with him. They never did.

After Jason’s funeral, his parents arrived, demanding the house. “This house should be ours now,” Charles, Jason’s father, said coldly. Alice, who had been paying the mortgage, stood her ground, revealing that Jason had legally put the house in her name. Charles threatened court action, but Alice countered with Jason’s final letter.

“This is what Jason left for you,” Alice said, handing them the letter. As they read it, their hopes faded. Jason wrote, “I’ve forgiven you for the pain you caused. I hope one day you can forgive yourselves.”

Alice then asked the one question: “Why did you abandon your son?” Their hollow answer—“We thought it was better this way”—fell flat.

Defeated, they left. As Alice locked the door behind them, she felt a mix of sorrow and relief. Jason was gone, but his memory—and the house—remained hers, a testament to the love and loyalty they shared.