A DISCOVERY FROM THE SHADOWS

Michael was confident that, with Diana Roberts in custody, his revenge scheme would succeed in bringing about the ultimate humiliation of the Roberts family. Even so, Grandpa Robert made him push it aside because he knew he could always reach out and take care of the elderly man if the need arose. He was the only member of the family to treat him with dignity, and he frequently referred to him as the son he wished he had.

‘Mom speak to me.’ Clara was growing impatient.

‘I did what I did to keep our family business afloat. You can blame me all you want but I did what I did because I am a mother and someday, you will understand what I did.’

‘You mean you got mingled with drug trafficking and you are saying I shouldn’t judge you?’ Clara’s voice was rising.

Young woman, get a hold of yourself. I am still your mother and I deserve respect from you. That which you have read from the newspaper is just story until it is proven. And I have done nothing wrong but to care for you and your brothe