The room fell silent as the last words of the letter sank in, the lawyer’s words heavy with meaning. The revelation hit the town like a tidal wave, crushing all their beliefs and causing them to question their own judgment.
A wave of disbelief swept through the crowd. Slowly, whispers began and grew to murmurs. People were shocked, regretful, and, strangely, some even looked up to Hana. Finally, the mood was changing.
Her friends and family quickly began apologizing to her, wishing they had told her. They understood why she kept it a secret, but at the same time, they felt bad that she had to go through this alone. But she wasn’t alone. Because she had Lucy and Billy.