At 72, She Fell in Love With a Man 30 Years Younger — Her Children Called It Shameful, But They Didn’t Know the Whole Truth

Margaret held his gaze. “Forty-two.”

Claire’s fork clattered against her plate. “Mom. That’s disgusting.”

The word struck harder than Margaret expected.

“He’s closer to my age than yours,” Ethan added sharply. “You don’t think that’s… suspicious?”

Margaret felt heat rise to her cheeks. “Suspicious of what?”