(Ethan)“I don’t think that’s a good idea right now, buddy,” I replied. “With everything else going on—”“But if she’s better,” James persisted, “maybe she won’t be mean anymore.”The hope in his voice broke my heart. Despite everything Grace had done, she was still his mother—the only one he’d known until Cara entered our lives.“It’s more complicated than that,” I tried to explain. “People don’t just get ‘fixed’ in therapy. It takes time, consistent effort—”“But you just said people can change,” James interrupted. “Like how Uncle Nick accidentally killed someone, but he is a good person now.”“This is different,” I insisted.“Why?”The simple question stopped me short. From a child’s perspective, the distinction wasn’t clear. We taught forgiveness, second chances, and redemption, then withheld those very things when it came to Grace.Cara touched my arm gently. “Perhaps we should discuss this more before making any decisions.”I nodded, grateful for the reprieve. “James, finish you
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