“Edith was lonely. I was foolish. Russell made his choice, and he forgave me.”
“Russell raised and loved a child,” I said. “You kept your reputation.”
Dad stood.
“I protected this family.” Familyrelationship counseling
“No. You protected your seat at the head of the table.”
Then the back door opened.
Russell stepped inside, pale and exhausted.
Lauren stood beside him, staring at my father.
“I came here to find out who didn’t choose me,” she said.
No one spoke.
Russell turned to her.
“I should have told you years ago, sweetheart.”
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