Yu Holea bit her bottom lip. "But… what if it's true?"
Yu Shuchang gave her a gentle smile. "Even if it is, you'll still be our sister. Nothing would change that."
Yu Sile leaned back in his chair, arms crossed. "Actually, if it's true, that's great news. It means you're not Mr. Yu's daughter. That's something to celebrate."
Mrs. Yu gasped. "Sile!"
But Yu Sile just shrugged. "I'm just saying."
Then, to everyone's surprise, Mrs. Yu stood up and walked to Yu Holea. Her eyes were wet with tears, but her arms were wide open.
She pulled Yu Holea into a warm, tight hug.
"You silly girl," Mrs. Yu whispered. "Why did you keep all this inside? Why didn't you tell us sooner? Why did you try to carry everything alone?"
Yu Holea didn't answer. Her lips pressed together, but the warmth of Mrs. Yu's hug sank into her heart like sunshine in winter. She slowly closed her eyes and leaned into it.
"I… didn't know how to say it," she mumbled.
