The context of the following conversation is Kai had done many bad things in their past, and a long time had gone by since they spoke to their family, but now Kai had changed a lot, and Kai finally made amends.:
Kai says I saw my family after a year and finally apologized to them for being a bad person..
The friend responds When did you go see them?.
Kai responds I went over the weekend down to my hometown, it was awkward at first but they really missed me..
The friend responds You have changed so much as a person that you deserve to be forgiven..
Kai responds I was horrible to you and my whole family for years, I am surprised they forgave me at all..
The friend responds People like you who take the time and effort to change deserve to be forgiven..