The words hung in the air like a thunderclap.
“I was the one… who drove you away that night.”
Emily couldn’t breathe.
Her fingers tightened around the armrest of the sofa.
“What… did you say?”
Rebecca’s eyes filled with tears.
“I drove you away.”
Emily slowly stood.
“No…”
Her voice cracked.
“No, that’s impossible.”
“I would’ve remembered you.”
Rebecca shook her head.
“You were only four years old.”
“And you were terrified.”
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The room remained silent.
Even Lily, sensing the tension, quietly took Noah’s hand and led him upstairs without being asked.
Sarah watched them go before turning back toward Rebecca.
Marcus clicked off the recorder.
“This conversation continues.”
“But not until everyone calms down.”
Emily looked at him.
“No.”
She wiped away her tears.
“I want
