“I want to thank you all for being here to celebrate my 60th birthday,” she began, her voice smooth and confident. “But tonight is not just about me. It’s about family—our family—and the truth that binds us.”
I felt an unease settle in the room, others sensing the gravity of her words. Eleanor paused, savoring the moment, her eyes scanning the room until they landed on me. “Tonight, I want to share something that’s been a family secret for too long.”
