The morning air in the house was thick with tension as we all gathered in the study. Uncle Nick had called for the meeting, his voice over the phone carrying a weight that left no room for questions. Now, as I sat beside Lucie, my husband, I couldn’t shake the unease creeping through me.Ace and his wife, Angel, sat across from us. My father was in the armchair by the window, his face calm yet curious. Uncle Nick stood in the center of the room, his expression grim. He hadn’t said much since we arrived, but his silence spoke volumes.“Uncle Nick,” Ace started, leaning forward in his seat, “what’s going on? You don’t just call for a meeting unless it’s serious.”Uncle Nick exhaled slowly, running a hand through his graying hair. “It is serious,” he said, his voice low. “I’ve been holding onto this for years, and it’s time you all knew the truth.”I frowned, glancing at Lucie, who gave my hand a reassuring squeeze. “The truth about what?” I asked cautiously.Nick’s eyes landed on me
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