Then Diane tried to rewrite the story.
“This is family business.”
“It became my business when your son threw our things outside because Evelyn reminded him of the daughter he abandoned.”
The room went silent.
Everyone looked at Ben.
He stood.
“This is family business.”
“My mother pushed me into the decisions I made when I was 20,” he said. “But Liza’s right about the part that matters.”
Diane whispered, “Ben.”
He shook his head.
“I made the choices.”
It didn’t repair our marriage, but for once, Ben had told the truth without being forced.
He shook his head.
Three days later, Claire replied.
Ben showed me the message when he came to see Evie.
“I got your message. I don’t know what I want yet. Please give me time.”
“Even if she never wants to meet you?”
He nodded.
“Yes.”
Claire replied.
A month after Evelyn was born, Ben asked if he could come home.
