The Unseen Genius: A Family\'s Ruin

poken tension. My father read the Wall Street Journal, ignoring everyone. Gabrielle hover

itchen, a triumphant smile on her face. She placed

rine sweetness. It was a pathetic attempt at an apology, a cheap g

, Gabrielle suddenly s

ching a brownie from his hand. "Mom, are there wa

. "Oh, my god, you're right! Gabrielle, thank y

od catch, Gabrielle. We can' t ha

ief and admiration for her vigilance.

years of being ignored, of my n

n the table. The sharp c

ng. "You know this! I ended up in the ER in middle

ney, that was so long ago. You' re being d

remember his walnut allergy every single day, but yo

nger. "Stop making a scene, Ethan.

n, I'm so sorry, I..." He took a step toward me, then stumbled dramatically, crying out as

ily' s attention swiveled f

my moth

y father roared, standing up so fast

You' re just jealous because we care about Caleb' s health!" She turned to my parents. "

sgust. They didn't see the lie. They never did. They only saw w

a low growl. "Apologize

Gabrielle' s arm, a tiny, triumphant smirk on his l

emotion. It was a cold, formal statement, an

is was averted. The family harm

ime pie away. I ha