Learn English with Stories ⭐ My Son Came Back | Level 3 English Listening & Speaking Practice

My name is Margaret Hayes. I am 60 years old. I live alone in a small, quiet house in Portland, Oregon. Many years ago, my husband left me. He walked away and never came back. I do not know where he lives now. I had only one child, my son David. When his father left us, David was just

a little boy. He does not remember his father. He never asks about him. Whenever I try to speak about his father, David changes the topic. Life was never easy for me. After my husband left, I had nothing. No money, no home, no proper job. I had a young son and I had to survive.

I worked very hard. In the morning, I cleaned houses for rich people. In the evening, I worked in a bakery. My hands were always tired. My body was always weak, but I never complained. I wanted my child to have a good life. I gave up my own dreams. I did not buy new clothes or good food.

I worked for David. I paid the rent, bought school books, paid bills, and cooked food. Life was heavy, but I carried it with love. David grew up. He became a fine young man. I felt proud when I looked at him. I believed he would always stay by my side. I thought he would never forget my love.

But life changed when David turned 25. One day, he told me about a woman named Samantha. His eyes were happy when he spoke her name. He said she was kind, beautiful, and full of life. I was happy because he was happy. The next Sunday, David brought Samantha to our house for dinner. At first, she seemed polite.

She smiled and said my house was warm and pretty. She said my food was good. But when I looked at her eyes, I felt fear. Something was not right. I said nothing. I wanted my son to be happy, so I smiled. Slowly, Samantha began to change David. She was clever. She never insulted me directly. Instead,