Chapter Sixty Seven - The Testimony

They decided to hold a series of family meetings, hoping to create a safe space for honest communication and reconciliation. The first meeting was tense, with silence hanging heavy in the air as family members avoided each other's gazes. Amelia stood, her voice gentle but firm. "I know we're all hurting. What's happened has shaken the very foundation of our family. But we're here because, despite everything, we still care about each other. We want to find a way forward." Alessandro joined her. "We're not here to point fingers or assign blame. We're here to listen, to understand each other's pain, and to start the process of healing." Slowly, hesitantly, family members began to speak. Years of pent-up emotions came pouring out – anger, betrayal, fear, and regret. Marco, still bitter about the initial cover-up, lashed out. "How can we ever trust each other again? Our entire family history is built on lies!" Eloise, her voice trembling, responded, "We made mistakes, terrible mistakes