Even if they are blind, is everyone else blind as well?
Can't the others discern right from wrong, the black and white of a situation?
Maya Leaf's remarks struck the Johnson Family like a gong on the head.
Not that it woke them up, but it certainly gave them pause for thought.
If the original intent was to preserve their reputation, then blindness was no longer an option.
A few exchanged glances, none spoke out, nor insisted on retribution.
Maya continued.
"It seems the Elders have their own considerations. I've said my piece, and I hope you all think carefully. Don't ruin the Johnson Family's century-old reputation, nor our futures."
With that, she did not linger any longer but turned and left.
The Elders watched her retreating figure and fell into deep contemplation.
Suddenly, one of them asked.
"What do you all think?"
