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

The initial conversation was tense and awkward, with polite but forced cordiality. 'How have you been?' my father asked, breaking the ice. 'Fine,' I replied, my tone clipped. Silence followed, thick and uncomfortable. My mother fidgeted with her napkin, as if searching for the right words. 'We heard you started a business,' she finally said. I nodded, not ready to delve into my achievements just yet. The tension was palpable, a chasm of years and hurt between us.