An Affair With My Brother In Law
“Just run from the truth, Matthew. You always have.”
I felt Matthew tense beside me, his muscles coiling as if ready to charge back at his brother. But I held on tightly to his arm, keeping him grounded. “Let’s just go, please,” I whispered, practically begging him.
Matthew clenched his fists, but after a long moment, he nodded. “Fine,” he muttered under his breath. “Let’s get out of here.”
. . .
The week flew by, and soon enough, Madam was being discharged from the hospital. Of course, the whole family wanted to celebrate her return, so a welcome-back party was planned.