Chapter 13 - Hallway Confrontation Between Me And My Disgraced Family
During the recess, I walked down the quiet, sunlit corridor of the federal courthouse to clear my head with a cup of water.
Footsteps echoed sharply behind me, and I turned to find my father and mother standing near the tall arched windows.
“Catherine... please, can we just talk for a minute?” Bernard asked, his voice cracking with old-age frailty and profound regret.
I looked at the man who had watched me pack my bags at nineteen and told me not to start something I couldn't finish.
“You’re speaking to Commander Sterling while on federal property, Mr. Sterling; state your business clearly,” I said without a trace of warmth.
Celina stepped forward, her eyes swimming with tears as she reached out a trembling hand toward my white uniform sleeve.
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“We were fooled, Catherine... Luke lied to us about everything, he made us believe—” Celina began before I stepped back.
“You didn't get fooled, Mom; you chose the lie because the truth required you to admit I was worth believing in,” I interrupted softly.
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