Bittersweet Manor

The narrative unfolds as thirty-two-year-old Emma Michaels confronts her family legacy during a visit to her grandmother Gussie at an assisted living home. Their discussion about Emma's decision to sell the family property reveals the weight of generational expectations and the impact of Gussie's life choices on her children—Auggie, Livy, and Alyssa. Through a blend of past and present, the story explores how unspoken influences shape their hopes and disappointments, creating a rich tapestry of familial bonds and the struggle for autonomy.