Days pass, and the tension lingers.
Mom tries to navigate the fragile family dynamics.
Dad remains distant, struggling to accept the truth.
I feel lost, unsure how to heal.
One evening, Mom sits beside me.
"Evara, I'm sorry. I should've listened sooner."
Tears stream down my face.
"Why didn't you believe me?"
Mom's eyes well up. "Fear, denial... I didn't want to see."
I nod, understanding.
"We'll get through this together."
Mom hands me a letter.
"What is it?"
"Rahul's confession. He's seeking help."
I hesitate, then open the letter.
Rahul's words spill out – regret, shame, a desire to make amends.
I feel a glimmer of hope.
Perhaps healing is possible.
Perhaps forgiveness can begin.
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FanfictionEvara, once a vibrant child, succumbs to depression as she navigates adulthood. Her smile hides the scars of a tumultuous childhood, marked by witnessing her parents' violent fights and her aunt's son attempted molestation - a secret she kept hidden...
