Finding out the truth
Jane’s mother surveyed the living room with a critical eye, her gaze flitting from the worn-out couch to the mismatched curtains that Jane had sewn herself. Jane shifted uncomfortably, acutely aware of her mother’s silent disapproval that filled the room like a palpable fog. She had always felt the weight of her parents’ expectations, a burden that had only grown heavier since she’d moved away and forged her own path.
Today, though, she was determined to confront their judgment head-on. “It’s time you knew the whole story,” Jane began, her voice steadier than she felt. “About why Tom and I are getting married.”