The Truth They Refused to See
My voice stayed calm, even gentle, when I continued, though every word was edged with steel.
— “This house, this life, this security… it was never theirs to take. Not your family. Not him. Not anyone who betrays trust and honor. They can’t touch what was built with love and sacrifice, not even if they try.”
Adrian opened his mouth to speak, to beg, to justify himself. I didn’t let him.
— “And as for the baby… if your measure of family is deceit, then you’ve already lost before you even begin.”