Chapter 2 - The Fake Ultrasound Photo Found Inside The Closet
My father stood frozen in the middle of the living room, staring at the foam pillow that still rested silently on the hardwood floor between them. His hands shook as he reached into his leather jacket pocket and pulled out a worn, black-and-white ultrasound picture he had proudly carried in his wallet for three months.
"You printed this off the internet, didn't you, Karen?" he asked, his voice barely a raspy whisper beneath the hum of the air conditioner. "You went online, found a fake medical image, and let me cry tears of joy over a piece of photo paper."
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My mother squeezed her eyes shut, heavy mascara running down her cheeks in dark, jagged streaks. "I was losing you, David; you were pulling away every single day, and I was terrified of being left alone in this empty house!" she sobbed, taking a hesitant step toward him.
"You didn't just lie to Dad, Mom," I interjected, my voice cold and steady as I stood beside my father's trembling frame. "You let the entire family believe I was being a bitter, rebellious daughter for questioning your doctor appointments."
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