Sad Revelations

Kael

I felt utterly stunned as it had never crossed my mind that my mother could have another child besides me, let alone a younger daughter.

"I am very tired, my son," her appearance truly mirrored the truth of her words. "But I can't leave you in the dark about some facts from my past."

"Thank you, Mom," I clapped, applauding her gesture in a cynical tone. "I can see that, finally, you've decided that I deserve some consideration."

I was upset, disappointed, and saddened by the unexpected news. I tried to control my emotions, but it was challenging, as I had been deceived for so many years.

"Please, listen to the story I have to tell, and then draw your own conclusions, Kael," my mother spoke with an acidic tone.

Her change in attitude contrasted with the sensitive and vulnerable woman she had become in the past year, making me question her motivation. Was she escaping from reality, feeling guilty about something she did in the past? My mind was filled with assumptions.

"I'm all ear