We all stood stunned. Nobody spoke. Nobody moved.
The Williams were confused; they had no idea what she was talking about. Nita was dazed. I sat there like a lump of clay, and my dad's face was as white as a sheet.
"I have always known!" My mum repeated.
"I knew when you were sleeping with her, all those late nights; I suspected. You would come home, and you would reek of perfume that didn't belong in this house. I came by your office, and she was wearing the same perfume.
I thought, It's just a phase; when he gets bored, he will come back to me. I knew when she was pregnant. But I had Rachel to take care of and was pregnant with Richard too. I didn't have the energy to fight."
She sighed and continued. "I knew when you took the baby to your sister. I knew everything. But I chose to protect my family. To protect you. To protect your reputation."
"Abby…"
