Nothing But Silence
Once he had finished and expressed all that he deemed necessary, he turned his gaze towards his parents and brother. Their eyes widened in disbelief, remained fixed upon him without uttering a single word. Silence enveloped them for a brief span of time before any of them broke the stillness. Ultimately, it was Bryan who summoned the courage to be the first to speak.
Bryan Was The First To Talk
“Alright, I trust you,” he confessed to his brother. Instantly, Thomas’ gaze softened, and he released a sigh of relief. Bryan gently clasped his brother’s hand, locking eyes with him, and offered a reassuring smile. He made a silent promise to himself that he would never disclose the truth – that he had just uttered a lie to protect him.