Elizabeth nodded somberly. "Yes, we wanted to start anew. We didn't want our past to define us."
Jerry understood their intentions, but he couldn't help but feel a sense of sadness for the family. "I get it, but secrets have a way of coming back to haunt you."
As the truth settled in, the atmosphere around the dinner table began to change. The initial tension slowly eased, replaced by a sense of understanding. Their parents had wanted a better life for them, and in their pursuit, they had hidden their humble beginnings.
Sophie leaned back in her chair, a newfound sense of empathy in her eyes. "I guess we never really knew our parents, did we?"
Lydia reached out and placed her hand on Sophie's, offering her sister a comforting smile. "No, we didn't, but it's never too late to get to know them."
