#191 “I’m So Sorry, Benjamin.”

Despite his initial shock, Benjamin decided that this was just another game on Alexander’s part. He frowned and despite the pain from his wound stood up.

“Let me guess, Alexander tell you this nonsense?” he scoffed, his tone tinged with bitterness.

Sophia shook her head, her resolve unwavering. “Yes, but…”

“Can’t you see that he is trying to separate us? He makes up stories to…”

“Benjamin, listen to me,” Sophia interrupted, her voice tinged with frustration. “What Alexander told me is not a lie. It’s another secret that my grandfather kept from us.”

Benjamin’s brows furrowed in disbelief, his eyes searching Sophia’s face for any hint of deception. But all he found was sincerity, an unwavering resolve that spoke volumes even in the midst of their shared turmoil.

it’s the truth,” Sophia continued, her voice soft yet resolute. “Our family has been hiding this secret for years, and I only recently discovered the

you be sure?” Benjamin asked, his voice tinged with uncertainty. “How can

too complex to name. “I trust him, Benjamin. He is not playing, his mother told

of Sophia’s revelation. “And what now?” he asked, his voice barely above a whisper. “What do we do

keep this from you any longer.

the room, thick with tension and uncertainty. Benjamin’s mind raced his thoughts a tumultuous whirlwind of disbelief, confusion, and

he could rely on, but now, faced

when… since when do you know?” he finally managed to choke out, his voice barely above a

shot,” Sophia confessed, her own voice tinged with sorrow. “I didn’t

sides, his heart pounding with a mixture of shock and anger. “This is crazy. It can’t happen to me,” he

the living room, his steps erratic and frenzied. ” You mean to tell me that my mother hid all this from us?” he shouted, his voice filled with

as she gently placed it on Benjamin’s arm, her touch a silent plea for

is to calm down. Please, you

to contain the storm of emotions

deepened, a heavy silence settled over the room, punctuated

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