43 The Reality

Eric.

I took up the analysis from where my twin sister stopped.

“Right! Which means there is a less likely chance Cindy aunty will not know of Mum and our father.” I finished softly and my sister sent me a swift look that conveyed her pain and excitement.

“Which means someone is lying to us?” She didn’t wait for me to say anything to that before continuing though and I didn’t mind.. “Do you think all we have to do is find a way to keep pressing Cindy aunty for more information?” Erica cried excitedly, as if she thought by holding our aunt by the throat she would confess everything.

“I don’t think it is that easy.” I hated to be a fun buster but it has to be said. I would not allow my sister to raise her hope needlessly.

“How do you mean it won’t be easy?” Her voice was all shades of indignation.

“Well, think about it. If Cindy aunty is not willing to talk by now, do you think we will have much luck?” I asked with a sardonic reflection that is noticeable beneath my words.

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