Kicked Out as a Teen for False Rumors Spread by My Brother, Years Later Parents See My Success and..

In our brief exchange, they insisted on meeting in person, claiming they had something urgent to discuss. I was cautious but agreed to a meeting. 'Okay, but on my terms,' I replied. 'Let's meet at the café on Maple Street, 10 AM tomorrow.' I wanted a public place, somewhere neutral. If things went south, I could walk away without causing a scene. Their reply came quickly: 'See you there.' My stomach knotted with both dread and anticipation.