Uninvited Truths

Cami smoothed her expression into a flawless mask of affection the second she reached the bottom of the staircase, leaving the tension of the upstairs hallway behind her. She stepped into the grand dining room, radiating a bright, warm smile.

"Good evening, Ma, Pa," Cami called out, her voice dipping into a welcoming tone.

Hector and Sylvia turned from the far end of the long mahogany table. S