Hoping this would be the resolution they needed. Mark remained quiet but determined, clearly ready to put this chapter behind them.
The results arrived a week later, and Emily decided it was time to confront the issue head-on. She called Susan, inviting her over to the house, explaining that she had something important to discuss.
Susan, intrigued but unaware of what was coming, agreed to join them for a family gathering that weekend. When the day came, Emily could feel the tension in the air.
Susan arrived, her usual critical eye assessing every detail of the house as she walked in, though her demeanor seemed neutral enough.
Mark was visibly anxious, pacing around the living room, trying to hide his nerves. Once everyone was settled, Emily took a deep breath.
“We’ve been talking about some things lately, and there’s something we need to address,” she began, her voice steady but firm. She glanced at Mark, who gave her an encouraging nod.
