On My Birthday I Stood In Front Of Everyone With A Black Eye

echoed.

Daniel’s smile faltered. “Uncle James – “

James stopped one foot from him. The whole restaurant held its breath.

He didn’t raise his voice. He didn’t need to.

“You just confessed in front of forty witnesses,” James said quietly.

The color drained from Vanessa’s face.

Daniel laughed nervously. “Come on, Uncle James, it was a joke – “

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