Unraveling the Past
Thad’s mind raced back to the times his mother had subtly criticized Annie or made snide remarks about her background and upbringing. He had brushed it off as harmless, but now it all seemed to fit together. His mother had been trying to undermine their relationship from the beginning.
“I’m so sorry, Annie,” Thad said, his voice cracking with emotion. “I had no idea. I should have seen the signs. I should have protected you.” Annie reached out, taking his hand in hers. “It’s not your fault, Thad. I should have been more open with you. We should have faced this together.”