Confronting Her Mother
Marie’s mind raced with questions, but one stood out above the rest: Did her mother know? Had she been complicit in this secret, or was she as unaware as Marie had been? She couldn’t fathom her mother being in the dark about something so monumental, yet her father had been so skilled at hiding the truth. Taking a deep breath, Marie decided she had to confront her mother. She needed answers, and her mother was the only one left who might have them.
Confronting Her Mother
A Mother’s Reaction
When Marie approached her mother later that evening, she did so with trepidation. She carefully explained what she had found, showing her the photographs, the letters, and the birth certificate. Her mother’s reaction was unexpected. Rather than shock or anger, there was a deep sadness in her eyes. She had known—at least some of it. Her mother revealed that she had discovered the affair years ago, but had chosen to stay with her father for Marie’s sake. It was a decision she had never spoken of.
A Mother’s Reaction
