She sighed.
“When Daniel called, I decided I couldn’t keep putting it off.”
I stared at her.
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“I can’t pretend everything’s fine.”
“I wouldn’t ask you to.”
“But thank you.”
“I lost my nerve.”
My MIL’s face softened.
“You’re welcome.”
I stood up.
“Can I hug you?”
Carol covered her mouth and nodded.
For the first time in years, I hugged my MIL without feeling like I was the only one trying.
“You’re welcome.”
***
Things didn’t become perfect overnight.
