Lucy once believed she had it all—a loving family, a secure life—but it all fell apart after her divorce. With her husband, James, convincing their son Harry that she had abandoned them, Lucy was left utterly alone. Harry wouldn’t answer her calls or let her explain. She spent her days adrift, feeling as though life had nothing left to offer.

One day, while tidying in her employer Miss Kinsley’s immaculate home, Lucy found herself staring at a family photo. The happiness it depicted felt like a cruel reminder of what she had lost. Tears welled in her eyes, but she quickly wiped them away when Miss Kinsley entered the room.

Miss Kinsley, noticing Lucy’s weary demeanor, spoke kindly yet firmly. “Lucy, I know you’re struggling, and I can see you’re trying your best. But I need someone who can bring joy into this house,” she said,

letting Lucy go from her housekeeping job with words of encouragement rather than reproach. Despite Miss Kinsley’s empathy, Lucy felt the cracks in her life widen.