00:00My name is Lisa. I am 50 years old. Ten years ago, I was married. My husband, Tom, and I lived a happy life. We met on a bus. People say, good girls don't talk to strangers. But we talked.
00:19We liked each other. We dated for one year. Then we got married. When we married, I was young, happy, and beautiful. I always wanted to lose weight. But I was not fat. Tom always said, stop your diets. You don't need them. He cared about me. I didn't understand it then.
00:49Tom was a simple man. He didn't bring me flowers every day. He didn't bring me coffee in bed often. One time, he brought coffee to my bed. But it spilled on my dress. I asked him not to do it again.
01:06Tom loved me in his own way. He went to work every day. He called me from work and said, Lisa, wear warm clothes. It's cold today.
01:19We had two sons. Tom taught them to respect me. At first, Tom worked as a builder. Then he became a manager. Later, he started his own company.
01:36We built a house outside the city. Tom told me not to work. He said, take care of the house in the garden.
01:47I planted flowers. I grew fruits and vegetables. Our sons grew up. They got married. Soon, we had a granddaughter.
01:59Her name is Emma. Tom loved Emma very much. One day, our older son said he would bring Emma to visit us.
02:11But Tom said, I can't. I will work this weekend.
02:16Tom said, maybe I will stay at my father's house. His words worried me. Something felt wrong.
02:34The next day, I drove to Tom's office. I didn't see him there. The security guard said, he is not here.
02:43Then, I heard the guard's wife whisper. Poor woman. Everyone knows. But she doesn't.
02:53I felt cold. I called Tom. I said, we need to talk. Tom came home. I asked, do you have another woman?
03:06Tom said, yes. I asked, will you leave? Or should I leave?
03:13Tom said, I will leave? Tom said, I will leave. He packed his things. Then he left. My world fell apart.
03:24I cried. I felt alone. My sons came to see me. They hugged me. They listened to my story.
03:32I told them. Your father left me. But he is still your father. Respect him.
03:42Days passed. I felt sad. Nights were the hardest. I couldn't sleep. I lost weight. I didn't smile.
03:54One day, my friend Mary came. She said, Lisa, come with me.
04:02Mary took me to a children's hospital. The children there had cancer. They were very sick.
04:11But they smiled. Their mothers stayed with them and cared for them.
04:16Mary said, Lisa, look at these women. They have real problems. Your problems are small.
04:27That day, I changed. I started helping the children. I found sponsors to pay for their treatment.
04:36But helping the children made me happy. I smiled again. Ten years passed. It was Women's Day.
04:48I waited for my sons to visit me. Then the door opened. It was Tom.
04:55Tom looked old and tired. He said, Lisa, can I stay here?
05:01I said, this is your house, too. Tom sat down. He said, I'm sorry. Please forgive me.
05:12I didn't know what to say. Mary told me later. Tom's new wife left him. She lied to him. Her child was not his.
05:22Now, I don't know what to do. Can I forgive Tom? Can I forget the pain?
05:31Every day, I think about it. Should I let Tom stay? Or should I ask him to leave again?
05:41Tom stayed in the guest room. He didn't say much. I didn't know what he was thinking.
05:48I didn't know how I felt. I cooked dinner. Tom sat at the table. He said,
05:57The food smells good, Lisa. I didn't answer. I just put the plates on the table.
06:06When we ate, Tom said, I missed your cooking. No one cooks like you.
06:12I wanted to smile, but I didn't. I said, you made your choice, Tom.
06:21After dinner, I washed the dishes. Tom tried to help. I said, no, I can do it.
06:31The next day, my sons came to visit. They saw Tom.
06:39Dad, they said, surprised. What are you doing here?
06:45Tom looked down. He said, I made a mistake. I hurt your mother. Now, I want to fix it.
06:54My older son, Peter, looked at me. He asked, Mom, are you okay with this? I said, I don't know yet.
07:07Peter and my younger son, Mark, took me to another room. They said, Mom, you don't have to let him stay.
07:16We can take care of you, I said. I need time to think.
07:24That night, I couldn't sleep. I thought about the past. Tom hurt me deeply.
07:33But he was also a good father. He helped raise our sons. He worked hard for our family.
07:40I asked myself, can people change? Can I trust him again?
07:47The next morning, Tom was in the garden. He was fixing the fence. I watched him from the window.
07:56He looked older, slower, but he was working hard.
08:02I went outside. I said, Tom, you don't have to do this.
08:07Tom said, I want to help. This is still my family.
08:13I didn't say anything. I walked back inside.
08:18A few days later, Emma, our granddaughter, came to visit.
08:23She saw Tom. She ran to him and hugged him.
08:28Grandpa, she said.
08:31Tom smiled. It was the first time I saw him happy in years.
08:37Emma said, Grandma, Grandpa said he missed me.
08:43Can we all go to the park together?
08:47I didn't want to go.
08:49But Emma begged me.
08:51Please, Grandma, it will be fun.
08:56We went to the park.
08:59Emma played on the swings.
09:00Tom and I sat on a bench.
09:05Tom said,
09:06Thank you for letting me come back, Lisa.
09:10I said,
09:11I haven't decided yet, Tom.
09:15Tom nodded.
09:17I understand.
09:19Take your time.
09:21I will wait.
09:23Days turned into weeks.
09:27Tom stayed in the guest room.
09:28He fixed things around the house.
09:32He helped in the garden.
09:35One day, Mary came to visit.
09:38She said,
09:39Lisa, are you okay with Tom here?
09:43I said,
09:44I don't know.
09:45I feel angry.
09:47But I also feel sorry for him.
09:50Mary said,
09:52You don't have to forgive him right away.
09:54But maybe this is a chance for both of you to heal.
09:59That night,
10:01I thought about Mary's words.
10:04Maybe she was right.
10:06The next morning,
10:08I made breakfast.
10:10I called Tom to the table.
10:13I said,
10:14Tom, let's talk.
10:16Tom sat down.
10:18He looked nervous.
10:19I said,
10:21I don't know if I can forgive you,
10:24but I want to try.
10:27Tom's eyes filled with tears.
10:30He said,
10:31Thank you, Lisa.
10:33I will do everything to make it right.
10:37We started spending more time together.
10:40We talked about the past.
10:42Tom said he was sorry many times.
10:45One day,
10:47I told him,
10:49Tom,
10:50I will forgive you,
10:52but it will take time.
10:54You have to prove that you've changed.
10:57Tom nodded.
10:59I will, Lisa.
11:00I promise.
11:02Over time,
11:04things got better.
11:06We started laughing again.
11:08We became friends.
11:10I still don't know what the future holds,
11:13but I know this.
11:15Forgiveness is not easy.
11:18It takes time,
11:19love,
11:20and patience.
11:23Maybe one day,
11:24our family will feel whole again.
11:28I hope you enjoyed the story.
11:32Lisa's journey is filled with emotions,
11:35challenges,
11:36and deep decisions.
11:38What do you think about her situation?
11:40Should Lisa forgive Tom and let him stay?
11:46Or should she move on and focus on her new life?
11:51I'd love to hear your thoughts.
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