My Favorite Sin Quotes

“meaning it. “What can you and I do to work through our issues?” “How about this—we’ll talk about anything from the past that you need to. I know I’ve been absent for a lot of your life. It’s my biggest regret. I’ve been harsh on your decisions. You’ve shown me today that you’re making better choices, and I’m proud of you. I know that when I got remarried and tried to be more family-orientated, it was too little too late. But I’m here now, telling you that you are my son and I love you, and that you and your brothers are the most important thing to me in this world. Nothing will fix our past, but I’m determined to fix our future. I know mending our relationship will be a long process. It means the world to me that you’re willing.” I’m sure he’s said I love you to me at some point in my life, but I can’t remember a time. Hearing it now is healing. Everything he’s said is progress. Perhaps there’s hope for us yet. I hold my hand out, not being the hugging type with my father, but wanting to show him that his words have resonated with me. He looks down at my hand, hesitating before pulling me in for a hug. I stiffen in his arms, the physical contact strange and unnatural for us, until I let go of my reservations and hug him back, accepting that this is all part of the journey of forgiveness and letting go of my anger.”
― Skyla Summers, My Favorite Sin

“stands from the window seat. “In the meantime, come downstairs and eat ice cream with me.” I smile, about to take him up on the offer, but something more pressing comes to mind. “Ice cream sounds good. Would you mind if I borrow your phone first to call Dan? I left mine at the benefit and haven’t been able to contact”
― Skyla Summers, My Favorite Sin