It wasn’t what I was expecting from him, but even I could acknowledge that what I was hoping for was insanity. I wanted to hear him tell me that he forgave his mother unconditionally. I wanted to hear that he loved her more than the terrible actions that she did.

Because then there was a chance that I would hear it for myself too.

But it was insanity to wish for that. So, I just pursed my lips and smiled as best as I could.

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