To sell his house, he takes his father to a nursing home and, when he comes back for more, this happens.

Published on 01/26/2024
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An invisible value

Gavin entered his father’s study, a room full of wisdom and memories. As he began to sort through the papers and books, he couldn’t see the stories each object contained. To him, old photographs, letters from decades past, and first editions of classic novels were objects without the sentimental value his father prized. They were just things to be appraised and sold, in Gavin’s mind.

Un Valor Invisible

An Invisible Value

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A Wrong Beginning

He ruthlessly rummaged through his father’s belongings, discarding personal mementos without reflection. Childhood drawings, love letters to his deceased mother and handmade gifts from friends remained in the “discard” pile. Gavin’s sole objective was to turn it into money. The potential economic value drove his actions, not the emotional story those objects held.

Un Comienzo Equivocado

A Wrong Start

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