Claiming the Heir

"I'm alright."

Tiberius eyed all of us at the table slowly, then paused to clear his throat, capturing everyone’s attention. Everyone stopped eating, stopping the noises of forks and spoons tapping on the porcelain dishes. Everyone looked at him. He seemed to be sad, his face was of a man who had mastered the art of frowning.

In a somber tone, he said, ”I have some news and it is not very good new