James’s Confusion
James stood frozen, clearly shaken by the sudden revelation. “But how? I mean, why didn’t anyone tell me?” he asked, struggling to make sense of it all. His eyes searched the faces of Richard and Margaret, silently demanding answers that weren’t coming. The news had completely thrown him off balance, mirroring the stunned confusion hanging heavy in the room. It was a lot to take in all at once—and his bewilderment made it clear just how deep the shock ran.
James’s Confusion
Lisa’s Proud Support
Lisa squeezed my hand gently, her quiet pride shining through the chaos. “You handled that perfectly,” she whispered—a steady anchor in the storm of emotions swirling around us. While her parents wrestled with shock and denial, Lisa stood firmly by my side, my unwavering ally. Her support gave me strength, and together we braced ourselves to help guide the family through the inevitable fallout that lay ahead.
Lisa’s Proud Support
