A Stunned Silence
Edith’s heart stopped, and a stunned silence hung in the air. She couldn’t believe what she had just heard. Sherie, the woman who had become a source of contention in their marriage, was Harold’s daughter.
As the weight of the revelation sank in, Edith’s mind raced to process the information. She looked into Harold’s eyes, searching for sincerity and found a mix of regret and vulnerability.