I met his gaze, seeing the genuine question in his eyes. This was a conversation that was long overdue, and perhaps, something good could still come from this night’s chaos. I nodded, giving Alex a reassuring glance before following David to a quieter corner of the estate.

The night was far from over, and the conversations that followed would be complex, emotional, and necessary. But as I looked back, seeing Alex chatting animatedly with guests curious about him, I knew one thing for sure: We had arrived not just with a secret, but with a truth that demanded recognition and respect.