Papers and Accusations
Papers detailing financial discrepancies scattered across the table, exposing that the family funds had been misused.
My stepmother’s attempts to maintain composure slipped as she grappled with the fallout of these accusations.
Each paper was a testament to her financial exploits, an unmasking of her facade. My dad, armed with evidence, presented an insurmountable challenge to her pretense.
The truth was unavoidable, and the confidence in her voice dwindled.