Ethan had always felt something was off His brother, Leo, had kept
about his family. the truth hidden for years.
“I should’ve told you earlier...
They had abandoned us before
we even started school.”
“I’ve never seen this photo before... Who are
these people?”
Meanwhile, across town, their mother and They looked confident, but fear
had already crept into their
her friends had been meeting secretly. hearts.
“We’ve done everything to keep this quiet. He “He has grown up. He might
must never find out.” start asking questions
now.”
Before the storm came, Their aunt Violet had known the truth all
there had been happier along, but she had promised to stay silent.
times..
“Do you remember when
we used to drink cocoa “They were just trying to protect you,
and dream of road trips?” Ethan.”
Ethan’s mother had Now, the time for secrets had
walked away from her ended.
past, but it was now
catching up.
“We need to talk about
everything. You deserve to
know.”
“I’ve already guessed most
of it. But I’m ready now.”