Or would she, too, shield herself with denial?
These were questions that hung in the air.
Unanswered but ever-present.
The millionaire’s mother, in her quiet way, seemed aware of the tensions.
Her eyes, though often blank, held a depth that seemed to see everything.
The unease settled in deeper.
As if waiting for the inevitable crack.
Note: This story is a work of fiction inspired by real events. Names, characters, and details have been altered.