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The incident with the babysitter? "Just an accident," he explained, taking care of the matter so I wouldn't have to worry. He intended to support me in keeping the house in good condition despite his own crisis. As he shared his struggles with me, I felt a storm of emotions.
Guilt for not noticing the signs of her suffering, anger for being kept in the dark, but also compassion for the fear and love that motivated her actions. It was a terrifying reminder of the invisible struggles we all face, hidden behind a facade of normality.

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"That's why I was home yesterday. And why the nanny... it was an accident, really," he added, hoping to clear up the misunderstanding. "But why didn't you tell me?" I asked, trying to remain calm.
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