Gina Heslop
Robert noticed a change in his 5-year-old son, Sam’s behavior towards Candice, his wife. Sam started avoiding his mom’s hugs and kisses, which worried Robert. One day, when Candice was out, Robert asked Sam why he was avoiding his mom. Sam said Candice had changed, had a secret, and didn’t want to share it.
Sam explained that he had seen Candice crying in her room, holding a photo which she hid when he came in. She screamed at him and told him to leave. Sam mentioned a green box under the mattress where Candice kept things secret. Robert realized something was deeply wrong.
Robert reassured Sam and decided to investigate. He found a green box under the mattress and discovered jewelry and a photograph inside. The photo showed a happy family, but the man resembled Candice. Robert feared Candice might be cheating.
Confronting Candice with the photo, Robert asked if she had a secret lover. Candice denied it, but when shown the photo, she admitted the truth. The photo was of her and her twin brother. Their mother had cheated on their father, and each took a child to raise separately.
Candice’s grandmother gave her the photo before she passed away, revealing the family secret. Candice’s dad believed she was his daughter, unaware of the twin brother’s existence. Candice wanted to reach out to her brother but feared hurting her parents.
Robert understood Candice’s pain and hugged her. Candice explained her tears were for her lost family connection. She couldn’t reach out to her brother without risking her parents’ happiness.
Candice remained torn, unsure whether to reunite with her twin brother or preserve her parents’ happiness by keeping the secret hidden. Robert supported Candice, realizing the weight of her decision.
Robert and Candice faced the challenge together, navigating the complexities of family secrets and the difficult choices they entailed.
