Doris sat alone at the kitchen table, her hands trembling as she held a letter in front of her. The words on the page blurred as tears welled up in her eyes. It had been five years since she had heard from her son, Steven, and now he was reaching out to her. She had spent countless nights praying for his safety and well-being, wondering where he was and how he was doing. And now, here was a letter from him, finally breaking the silence.
As she read through his words, her heart swelled with a mixture of joy and sorrow. He told her about his travels, his adventures, and the new life he had built for himself far away from home. But he also expressed his regret for the pain he had caused her and his longing to make amends.
Doris wiped away her tears and took a deep breath, feeling a wave of emotions crashing over her. She knew that forgiveness was the only way forward, and she was ready to embrace her son with open arms. She picked up her pen and began to write a letter back to Steven, letting him know that he was always loved, no matter how far he strayed.
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