A Moment of Understanding
As Joe explained the situation to his mother, Mari’s sobs gradually subsided. She took a deep breath and wiped away her tears. She had jumped to conclusions, letting her fears and insecurities get the best of her.
“I… I’m sorry, Joseph,” she finally admitted, her voice shaky but sincere. “I shouldn’t have reacted like that. I miss you so much, and seeing that shirt on her, I got scared that you were moving on without me.”