229. Ignore

Sara nodded thoughtfully, "Everyone makes mistakes, Jimmy. What matters most is how we handle those mistakes. Your dad, whenever he made a mistake, he always apologized and tried to fix it."

Noah looked troubled, "But what if the mistake is so big that it really hurts someone? Can a simple apology make it right?"

Sara sighed, "Sometimes, apologies help heal wounds, but the hurt might linger. Forgiveness takes time."

Noah's expression became heavier, "Mom, I've messed up."

Sara gently touched his shoulder, "If you've hurt someone, the first step is to apologize. If the person cares about you, they'll understand."

"But what if the person doesn't forgive me?" Noah asked, sounding worried.

"If someone truly cares about your happiness, they'll find it in their heart to forgive you," Sara reassured him.

Noah reclined on the couch, resting his head on his mother's lap. Sara soothingly ran her fingers through his hair.

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