Please don’t worry about the delay, I understand your need for time. And several days is nothing after years of silence.

I’m sorry for thinking you could be so unforgiving, I didn’t mean to offend you. Maybe deep inside I hoped that at least someone would be happy.

While I was still living with our my our family, our departed father rarely spoke about you, and never in presence of guests. And although the rest of us didn’t mention your name at all, I think we all thought of you sometimes.
I did.
And now I’m glad you’ve found a place in this world. And I hope the man you eloped with is worth such family complications. I wish you both luck.

Thanks for a warm reply,
sincerely,