Learn English with Stories ⭐ My Son Left Me Alone | Level 3 English Listening & Speaking Practice

Summary

Linda Parker, a 59-year-old woman, lives alone in Brighton after the death of her husband and the migration of her son, Daniel, to Canada. Despite her isolation, Linda clings to the hope of being reunited with Daniel. One day, Daniel surprises her with a visit, suggesting she move to Canada. After selling her house, Linda waits for Daniel at the airport, only to discover that he abandoned her. A kind police officer, Robert Miller, takes Linda in, and she later learns that Daniel’s flight crashed. Over time, Linda finds solace in the love and care of Robert and his family, redefining what it means to find a true home.

Takeaways

• 😀 Linda Parker, a 59-year-old woman, lives alone in Brighton after the death of her husband eight years ago.
• 😀 Linda has one son, Daniel, who moved to Canada many years ago and now lives there with his wife and children.
• 😀 Despite Daniel's success in Canada, Linda feels isolated and lonely, with limited communication from him.
• 😀 One day, Daniel visits Linda unexpectedly, telling her he wants to take her to Canada for a better life.
• 😀 Linda is hesitant to leave her home, which holds many memories of her life with her late husband.
• 😀 Daniel convinces Linda to sell her house and move with him to Canada, offering her a fresh start.
• 😀 At the airport, after waiting for a long time for Daniel to return with a wheelchair, Linda learns that he has boarded the flight alone and left her behind.
• 😀 A police officer, Robert Miller, helps Linda at the airport, informing her that Daniel’s flight had already taken off without her.
• 😀 Linda is devastated by Daniel’s betrayal but continues to love him, holding on to the hope that he would come back.
• 😀 Officer Robert Miller and his wife, Olivia, offer Linda support, inviting her to stay with them while she processes her heartbreak.
• 😀 Later, Linda learns of Daniel’s tragic death in a plane crash, but Robert and Olivia continue to care for her, providing her with love and a sense of family.
• 😀 In the end, Linda realizes that, although she lost her son, she found a new family with Robert and Olivia, and they became the true family she deserved.

Q & A

Why is Linda Parker living alone?

Linda Parker lives alone after the death of her husband eight years ago. Her only son, Daniel, moved to Canada many years ago and rarely visits her.

What is Linda's relationship with her son Daniel like?

Linda has a deep emotional attachment to her son Daniel. She loves him very much, but Daniel doesn't visit often, and their communication is limited, although he sometimes sends her money.

Why does Daniel decide to visit his mother in Brighton?

Daniel decides to visit Linda because he is worried about her living alone and aging. He wants to take her to Canada to live with him, as he believes it would be safer and she would be happier there.

What does Daniel offer to do for Linda in Canada?

Daniel offers to take Linda to Canada, where she would have her own room, be close to his family, and enjoy a better quality of life.

Why does Linda initially hesitate to leave her home?

Linda hesitates because she has strong emotional ties to her home in Brighton. It is where she was born, married, and lived with her late husband. She cannot imagine leaving it behind.

What happens at the airport after Linda sells her house?

At the airport, Daniel asks Linda to wait while he gets a wheelchair for her. However, Daniel never returns. After waiting for an hour, Linda learns from a police officer that Daniel has boarded the flight to Canada alone without her.

What is Linda's reaction upon learning Daniel has left her behind?

Linda is heartbroken and refuses to believe that Daniel would abandon her. She is in shock and confusion, unable to accept the truth that her son has left her alone.

How does Robert, the police officer, help Linda after she is left alone at the airport?

Robert, the police officer, empathizes with Linda and takes her to his home. He calls his wife Olivia, who welcomes Linda with kindness. They offer her shelter, food, and emotional support.

What tragic information does Robert withhold from Linda?

Robert withholds the information that Daniel's flight had crashed, and there were no survivors. He doesn't tell Linda because he knows she still loves her son and hopes for his return.

How does Linda find a new sense of belonging after Daniel's betrayal?

Linda slowly adjusts to life with Robert and Olivia. They treat her with respect and care, and she begins to see them as her new family. She realizes that although she lost her son, she has found new people who genuinely love and care for her.