[He should have done something for them. Tried writing them later. Done anything.
But the patriarch had, at least, made it clear that he wanted to hear nothing from anyone with the surname Hornblower ever again. He'd meant well, reaching out to them, but he'd caused pain...
He hadn't dared risk it again. But damn if he didn't feel guilty now.]
I never thought to write them.
[He knew it made him sound heartless. But better Archie should think ill of him than know why he hadn't kept in contact.]
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[He should have done something for them. Tried writing them later. Done anything.
But the patriarch had, at least, made it clear that he wanted to hear nothing from anyone with the surname Hornblower ever again. He'd meant well, reaching out to them, but he'd caused pain...
He hadn't dared risk it again. But damn if he didn't feel guilty now.]
I never thought to write them.
[He knew it made him sound heartless. But better Archie should think ill of him than know why he hadn't kept in contact.]