Gary and his father had long left when Maya moved to the dining room with her parents to have breakfast.
It seemed that her siblings were occupied with other plans so it was just them at home that day. She was glad that they didn't have to witness the shit show that unfolded in their foyer so early in the morning.
"Dad, there is more to Gary's dirty laundry, isn't there?" Maya asked her father as she took a bite of her breakfast.
Edmond nodded and sighed.
"Maya, don't press for answers," he told his daughter. "I made a promise to your uncle a long time ago that I wouldn't tell a soul. Gary might be a dirtbag, but your uncle still has some redeeming qualities."
Maya nodded, knowing not to press her father for answers when he already told her not to ask any further.
"I just hope that his secrets don't drag us all down," Maya continued to eat, playing with her food as she allowed her mind to wander.
