Family secret hinted
She burst into tears, implying that we all shared a family secret. ‘I didn’t want you to find out this way,’ she wailed. ‘But our family’s past is intertwined with this betrayal.’ Her mysterious statements made me both afraid and interested. What could have been so horrible that she had kept it secret for so long? My thoughts raced with possibilities.
Family Secret Hinted
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Turning to fiancé
Determined, I returned to my fiancé for the final response. Rehearsing my mother’s remarks in my brain made my heart harden. This was much bigger than I had realized, and only he could fill in the gaps. ‘We need to talk,’ I replied, my voice devoid of all tenderness. His dread-filled expression told me he knew the end was nigh.
Turning To Fiancé
