Quote from The Unforgivable (Ruth Slater)

John, it's Ruth again. I didn't give you the whole story. And I'm sure by now you've worked out all the parts I left out. Please give me a chance to explain. You know, for twenty years, I wrote thousands of letters. I did everything I could to reach her the way that the system wanted me to, but I didn't hear anything. I don't want to disrupt her life, and I'm not looking for a second chance. You know, man, I just want to know that she's okay. If I had told you the full truth, you wouldn't have offered to help me. And I know that's not an excuse, but I really need your help. If I could just maybe just talk to the parents. Please, John, she's my sister!