Chapter 108 The Truth Unveiled.

The evening had settled into a comfortable silence, the kind that only comes when the world outside is at peace and the only sounds are the crackling of the fire in the hearth and the soft murmurs of a family gathering. My siblings and I were sitting around the living room, enjoying a rare moment of calm. The war had ended, the tension in Ashwood had eased, and for once, it felt like we could just be… normal. Mom had called us all together earlier in the day, saying she had something important to discuss. I could tell she was nervous—her hands fidgeted more than usual, and her eyes darted between us as if she was searching for the right words. I had brushed it off at the time, assuming it was about the usual family matters. But now, as we sat together in the dim light of the fire, I could sense that something much bigger was about to unfold. Mom cleared her throat, drawing our attention. "There’s something I need to tell you all," she began, her voice wavering slightly. "Something I