Sifting Through the News
Whispers began to develop throughout the room as the lawyer went on. Expressions changed from astonishment to reflection, and several appeared to be thinking deeply. I looked about, overhearing tidbits of discussion about the surprising turn. My ex remained silent, his face tensed with feelings he was unable to conceal. I silently pondered his father’s reasoning for this choice, as though every word he spoke throughout the reading had a deeper significance.
Sifting Through The News
A Pause in the Chaos
The attorney took a minute to let everyone process the startling information. My ex sneaked looks at me, his eyes brimming with unanswerable questions. Seeing him uncertain for once gave me a boost of confidence. The room buzzed with confusion, friends and family quietly discussing what the future might hold. It felt like everyone was both lost and found in this unexpected turn of events.
A Pause In The Chaos
