Chapter 13 - Caleb Came Home

Caleb returned gradually.
Not dramatic apology.
Dinner first.
Then calls.
Then one day:
“Mom, I was unfair.”
“You were nineteen.”
“I still was.”
“Yes.”
We hugged.
He confronted Victor too.
They rebuilt relationship without me mediating.
Important.
Sophie graduated.
Designed affordable restaurant kitchens with safety-first layouts.
She said scars inspired.
May you like
I cried.
She rolled eyes.