Thom staggered back, trying to comprehend it all. “So, this is why… this is why you didn’t want Anastasia switching schools,” he muttered, looking at Emily in disbelief. “You knew this would happen.” His voice cracked with hurt as the enormity of the situation settled over him.
He finally spoke, his voice heavy with grief. “So, you’ve been lying to both of us this entire time. We thought you were dedicated to your career, but all along, you were splitting yourself between us.” He looked down at Anna, then at John. “I can’t believe this.”