Family stunned
The revelation startled everyone, especially my parents, who felt betrayed on a deeper level. My mother’s eyes widened in surprise, while my father stood frozen, unable to digest the words. ‘What did you do?’ my mother asked, her voice tinged with hurt. ‘Why, Brandon?’ My father’s face got paler, his disappointment evident. The discovery of Brandon’s manipulations brought a new dimension to their pain, exacerbating the familial scars that needed healing.

Family Stunned
Realizing manipulation
They knew they were pawns in Brandon’s nasty sibling feud. ‘It all makes sense now,’ my father murmured, his voice bleak and exhausted. My mother’s face twisted with grief as she tried to piece together the years of manipulation. ‘He’s been doing this for a long time,’ she said. The sensation of betrayal was strong, and their eyes mirrored the weight of being exploited. Brandon’s antics were almost too much to handle.

Realizing Manipulation