Family secret ll

Victoria's face was drained of color, her heart pounding in her chest. She felt cornered, with the walls of the room closing in around her. Benjamin's intense gaze bore into her, demanding answers she wasn't prepared to give.

 

"Mom, what's going on?" Benjamin's voice was a mix of confusion and anger. "What did you meet Bianca for?"

Victoria took a deep breath, her mind racing for a way to defuse the situation. She glanced at Muya, who looked equally distressed.

 

"Benjamin, it's complicated," Victoria began, her voice trembling. "There's something you need to know about our family, but it's... it's difficult to explain."

 

Muya stepped forward, his face set in determination. "Benjamin, please, let's talk about this calmly. There's more to the story than you know."

 

Benjamin's eyes narrowed, suspicion growing. "What are you hiding from me? And why is Bianca involved?"