My mother let go of the hug and looked at my father. Dad smiled at me.
"Don't be too hard on yourself, my daughter. You did your best, but sometimes things are out of your control. What's important is that you have good intentions and try to protect your friend. Don't weigh yourself down too much with guilt. The important thing now is to learn from this experience and be wiser in the future. Continue to be a good and caring friend, but remember that you are also a human being prone to making mistakes," said the father gently.
"Yes, Father, I will remember your advice. I miss father and mother," I said with emotion.
"I miss you too, son. I hope we can be together again someday," my mother said softly while rubbing my back.
"My daughter, I am proud of you and what you did to protect your
