An unexpected shift
As if weighing his remarks carefully, Dad hesitated, and murmurs filled the room. People were restless in their seats, and there was a sense of excitement in the air. He abruptly said, “Let’s talk about family,” in a calm but oddly acerbic voice. Everyone was taken aback by the sudden change in tone, which suggested that he had given careful consideration to his next words. In anticipation of whatever lay ahead, we braced.
An Unexpected Shift
Talk of betrayal
Mom’s concern was evident when she looked at other people. Dad continued, his remarks about devotion and family reverberating around the hallway. His eyes darted to mine as he replied, “Sometimes, what people do feels like a betrayal.” His words landed like stones, and I felt the weight of his stare. People were whispering all around us, and their responses were bouncing like raindrops. In that deep silence, it was difficult to avoid feeling singled out.
Talk Of Betrayal
