Chapter 2 - Tom Tries To Explain The Unforgivable Nine-Year Secret
The heavy silence inside the suburban living room felt heavier than lead as Tom stared down at the cream-colored rug.
His face was completely drained of color, mirroring the pristine American flag hanging solemn and unyielding against the wall.
“Sarah... please, let me explain everything before you jump to conclusions,” Tom stammered, taking a hesitant step forward.
Sarah clutched little Lily tightly to her chest, her knuckles turning stark white as her breathing grew shallow and rapid.
“Explain what, Tom? That the little boy living under our roof for years is the product of your betrayal?” she hissed.
Leo sat cross-legged on the floor near the blood-stained clay brick, his tear-filled eyes darting between the two adults.
“He called you Dad, Tom... he looked right at you and called you his father,” Sarah whispered, her voice cracking.
Tom opened and closed his mouth several times like a fish out of water, utterly trapped by the undeniable truth.
“It happened before we were married... before I even met you, Sarah,” Tom whispered defensively, his eyes pleading.
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“Don't you dare lie to me! Leo is nine years old, which means his birth overlaps right into our dating timeline!” Sarah screamed.
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