Chapter 46 A Family Confrontation

• The tension in the room was palpable. Celia sat rigid on the living room sofa, her fingers nervously twisting the hem of her blouse. Across from her, her parents stood like statues, their expressions a mix of anger and disbelief. Alexander stood beside her, his usual calm demeanor replaced by a quiet intensity.
• Her father was the first to break the silence. “So, it’s true,” he said, his voice low but filled with restrained fury. “You’re in a relationship with him.”
• Celia’s stomach twisted into knots, but she forced herself to meet his gaze. “Yes,” she said, her voice steady despite the tremor in her chest.