In the tense silence that followed, John felt a pang of regret and apprehension gnawing at his conscience. Though Priya's intentions were undoubtedly pure, her indiscretion threatened to unravel the carefully woven tapestry of secrecy that had protected them for so long.
With a heavy heart, John braced himself for the repercussions of Priya's words, knowing that their world would never be the same again. And as they stood in the fading light of day, enveloped in a cloak of uncertainty, he knew that the delicate balance between truth and secrecy would forever hang in the balance.
Father Andrewson was a wise man. He understood the situation and said,