
Second Bloom: Escaping the Gilded Cage
By James Carter
Synopsis
After sacrificing her own dreams to raise her son, Eleanor finds herself alone and adrift in her early fifties. When Liam begins university, Eleanor, hoping to foster his independence, provides him with a generous monthly allowance. Instead of gratitude, she's met with escalating demands fueled by his desire to impress his social-climbing girlfriend. Realizing she's enabling a toxic cycle, Eleanor cuts him off and embarks on a journey of self-discovery, rediscovering her passion for art and forging a new life, free from the expectations and entitlement of the past.
Chapters
Empty Nest, Empty Promises
10 min read
The First Crack in the Facade
14 min read
Seraphina's Influence
16 min read
A Mother's Discomfort
10 min read
The Art of Neglect
14 min read
An Unexpected Encounter
13 min read
The Breaking Point
14 min read
Consequences and Confrontations
13 min read
Cutting the Cord
14 min read
Reclaiming Her Identity
14 min read
Julian's Encouragement
15 min read
Liam's Financial Struggles
12 min read
A Budding Romance
13 min read
Seraphina's True Colors
13 min read
An Apology Long Overdue
13 min read
Forgiveness and Understanding
15 min read
Eleanor's First Exhibition
12 min read
A Triumph of the Spirit
12 min read
A New Chapter Begins
14 min read
Second Bloom
12 min read