The silence lingered after Grant and Delphine disappeared through the restaurant doors. Sabrina\u2019s parents sat motionless, each avoiding the other\u2019s eyes as though admitting the truth aloud would somehow make the past impossible to undo. The birthday cake remained untouched in the center of the table, its candles long extinguished. Finally, Dad cleared his throat. \u201cSabrina\u2026 how long has this been happening?\u201d She answered honestly. \u201cLong enough that I stopped trying to convince you otherwise.\u201d Her words carried no anger now, only exhaustion. Mom lowered her head, realizing that years of unquestioning belief had slowly pushed one daughter away while encouraging the other\u2019s deception.<\/p>\n
Just as the waiter quietly boxed the untouched cake, Grant returned alone. His face was pale, but determined. He looked directly at Sabrina before placing a folded envelope on the table. \u201cDelphine asked me to destroy this,\u201d he said softly. \u201cAfter reading it\u2026 I think you deserve to see it first.\u201d Sabrina reached for the envelope as everyone held their breath.<\/p>\n
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