H A I L E Y
The room was filled with silence, and I could cut the tension with a knife.
Valerie stood frozen, while Dominic stared daggers at Giovanni. And me? I was a wreck.
I didn't know what to do or what to say. The secret that I'd been keeping from him all these years, was revealed.
The truth was out, and I wasn't sure what the consequences would be.
"Giovanni, how long have you known?" He asked again, this time stepping closer to his brother.
Liam who was still hiding behind me, was now looking confused and I didn't want him to see us like this.
I didn't want him to see his father, and the look of anger on his face. I didn't want him to associate Dominic with violence.
I knew he was upset, but I didn't think he would lash out on his own brother.
"Dominic, take a deep breath
