“I do honestly appreciate all that you did for us, Father,” Desiree responded. “You have gave me more than a decent childhood. I have absolutely no complaints as to anything you did, Father. I think… I can also manage to forgive mother now.”
Desiree lowered her head at the last statement. After taking a deep breath, she continued, “She has done very well since she returned. So, I guess that makes up for it..”
Luckily, just as she finished speaking, the waitress came along with the appetizer.