Chapter One Hundred And Fourteen: Togetherness

As Mark and Tiana exchanged wary glances, Grandpa Max began a narrative that unraveled the intricacies of the family’s history. He spoke of alliances forged in the shadows, the burden of expectations, and the lengths to which one might go to protect the legacy of the Trevor family. The patriarch’s eyes, clouded with remorse, met those of his descendants. “I have made choices guided by a sense of duty, but in doing so, I’ve caused pain. It’s time for apologies, and for truths to be laid bare.” Mark, grappling with a mix of emotions, urged, “What truths, Grandpa? What’s been hidden from us?” Grandpa Max hesitated before divulging, “Hazel’s alliance with Adam, her admission of using the marriage to secure the family’s wealth—it was a scheme, and I was a willing participant.” Shock reverberated through the room as the words hung in the air. Tiana’s eyes widened, and Mark’s gaze intensified with a blend of anger and disbelief. The foundation of trust, already fragile, crumbled beneath