In recent months, My husband had started hugging our teenage daughter differently. Whenever they spoke alone, they fell silent the moment they saw me. One evening, I secretly followed them—and what I saw left me frozen…

Sophie graduated from high school. After the ceremony, we opened the first envelope.

Inside was a handwritten letter from Daniel.

“Sophie, if your mother is beside you right now, hug her tightly. Sometimes fear makes people suspicious, but love brings them together again. And never forget—my warmest embraces always belonged to you and your mother.”

Sophie silently wrapped her arms around me.

This time, I held her tightly against my chest and did not let go for a very long time.