Laura’s voice shook as she spoke, but she was strong. “Sindy, I’m your mother.” Those words changed everything. Everyone fell silent, too shocked by this confession. Sindy especially couldn’t believe it. It was too much.
Laura took a deep breath and then continued: “There’s more, Sindy,” she began, her voice shaking. “There’s more you need to know, a secret that’s been just as hard to keep.” Sindy, still recovering from the initial shock, looked at her, puzzled, waiting for the next revelation.