Forgiveness Quotes in We Need to Talk About Kevin

How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)

Quote #10

After three days short of eighteen years, I can finally announce that I am too exhausted and too confused and too lonely to keep fighting, and if only out of desperation or even laziness, I love my son. (28.73)

Eva finally reaches forgiveness, or her form of it, for Kevin in the book's final paragraph. Are you surprised she reached this point emotionally?