Rumors spread
Meanwhile, rumors spread like wildfire, and my brother’s past was scrutinized by everyone. Whispers of old grievances and speculated secrets filled the air.
‘Did you hear what he did when he was younger?’ one cousin would ask another. The gossip reached our workplace, causing even coworkers to throw curious glances.
‘It’s like a soap opera,’ I overheard someone say. The pervasive rumors added fuel to the already blazing family drama.