“Who is he?” He asked, his tone calm but heavy, carrying a weight that made her chest tighten instantly.
Her mind raced for an answer, but her silence spoke louder, revealing a truth she had hidden for six long years.
The boy looked between them, confused, sensing something serious, though too young to understand what was unfolding.
Her hands trembled slightly as she held him closer, realizing that the past she buried was now standing right in front of her.
And in that moment, the truth was no longer safe. It was ready to come out, whether she wanted it or not.
She took a deep breath, her voice shaking as years of silence pressed against her chest, demanding to finally be released.
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