I Hired a Teenager to Mow My Lawn All Summer—Then I Discovered the Heartbreaking Reason He Chose My Yard

if I see it.”

He looked toward the old building.

“I’m not sure I will.”

“Maybe not,” I said.

“But it’s a start.”

He nodded.

“I wanted to thank you.”

“For what?”

“Giving him work. He talks about this place constantly.”

I folded my arms.

“Does he?”

Christian nodded.

“I didn’t realize how important this house was to him.”

I didn’t answer.

He looked genuinely uncomfortable.continue reading …