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PARENTS´ CONCERNS
When they arrived from their second honeymoon, Carol just had to have a quick look at Mandy´s face and she knew that something was wrong.
So she opened her arms and Mandy ran to her, unable to hold back some tears. Carol allowed her to unburden her sorrows. They sat on the sofa and as she listened to the details, she dried Mandy´s eyes and said encouraging things.
“I am sure everything will be all right, sweetheart. Relationships have ups and downs, but your love is strong.”
“But mom, the way he acted, the things he said. And the grandparents? He left without even saying bye.”
“I am sure they understand. Guys are proud and Mark probably didn´t want them to see him suffering.”
“I hadn´t thought of that.”
“About the things that were said or done, they are impossible to take back. That is why you will need the capacity of forgiveness. Ca
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