The introduction
After the initial shock of seeing her son, he introduced himself as Alex. He stood there, hesitant but composed, while I struggled to keep my emotions in check.
“Hello… Mom,” he said awkwardly. “I’m Alex.” My heart pounded, and I could barely muster a reply. All I could do was nod and invite him inside.
His appearance was both a gift and a challenge to everything I thought I knew. I wondered why he had come after so many years.