Unspoken Truths

***Marcella***

I walked into the luxurious restaurant known as Rene's. Mom had said she made reservations, so I gave my name to the host, who greeted me warmly and led me through the elegantly decorated dining area toward our table.

My spirits lifted when I saw we’d been seated near a large window overlooking the serene pond behind the restaurant. The calm view always made me feel at ease. Mom had