The unexpected message from my parents sparked a whirlwind of emotions, from anger to cautious curiosity. My first instinct was to ignore it, to delete the message and continue with my life. But, unresolved questions nagged at me. I couldn't help but wonder why they'd reached out now, after eight long years of silence. My mind raced through countless scenarios, but none seemed to make sense. I decided I'd sleep on it, hoping for clarity by morning.