Chapter 6 - Richard Exposes Martha’s True Identity From The Past
Richard walked toward the credenza, his expression softening into a mixture of bitterness and lingering sorrow.
“Your mother wasn't a stranger to our family, Jason; she was my younger sister’s private nanny,” Richard confessed.
Martha closed her eyes, letting out a long, defeated sob as her deepest secret was dragged into the light.
“She vanished twenty-five years ago with the family heirlooms and a child that didn't belong to her,” Richard added.
Jason staggered backward as if he had been physically struck by Richard’s brutal words.
“That’s a lie! She raised me! She worked every day of her life to put food on our table!” Jason shouted.
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“She raised you using the trust fund my father set up before he passed away,” Richard corrected flatly.
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