ABANDONED BY THEIR CHILDREN, THEY TURNED A RUINED MOUNTAIN CABIN INTO PARADISE

They didn’t announce it in a grand way. They sent a text to each child.

Moving. We love you. We’ll send an address soon.

Claire replied three days later: Wow. Okay. Be safe.

Martin replied the following week: Sorry I missed this. Been swamped. Where are you going?

Eleanor stared at that message for a long time, then typed:

Somewhere quiet.

Walter watched her hit send, his jaw tight.

“Should we call them?” he asked.