The Sacrifice
Marie’s mother explained that she had confronted her husband about Elena many years ago. They had fought bitterly, but in the end, he had promised to end the relationship. For the sake of their family, her mother had agreed to stay with him, but the trust between them had been irrevocably broken. She had suspected that he still had contact with Elena, but chose to look the other way, believing that it was better for Marie to grow up in a stable home.
The Sacrifice
A Child Left Behind
Marie’s mother had never known about the child, though. That revelation hit her hard. She had suspected that Elena was still in her husband’s life, but the existence of a sibling was something she had never considered. Marie watched as her mother struggled to process the information, her emotions a mix of betrayal, anger, and sorrow. It was as if they were both discovering this hidden chapter of their lives together, each revelation unraveling more of the person they thought they knew.
A Child Left Behind
