Holding Our Breath
The gathering seemed to be holding its breath in anticipation of the lawyer’s next disclosure. We were all wondering what would happen next, and you could practically hear hearts beating. My ex’s eyes darted uncomfortably and he seemed reticent. His family tried not to reveal too much, but they looked at each other. Will things become more apparent? Who knew for sure? In the midst of the odd, we sat, hoping that this reading may have some positive aspects.
Holding Our Breath
Words That Change Everything
He read on carefully, and every syllable seemed to have the power to change everything. In an effort to not miss anything, people pushed forward in their chairs. It seemed as though my ex’s brain was straining to catch up. His sister spoke to her husband in a scarcely discernible whisper. They seemed to be absorbing it piece by piece, and I could tell that they were wondering how things had changed so drastically. At last, we heard something that caused us to reflect.
Words That Change Everything
