She returned only for the funeral. Now she’s trapped by a will that forces her to work with the family she fled. Her struggle is autonomy vs. duty .
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A character who cut ties years ago suddenly returns. Their presence acts as a catalyst, forcing the family to confront the original trauma that caused the rift. The Enmeshed Family