“Elena’s death and your parents’ secrecy are related, but they are not the same issue.”

Chloe nodded.

Arthur and I looked less certain.

Dr. Chen explained:

“You can grieve Elena while also being angry at your parents.”

Then to us:

“And you can explain why you withheld the truth without expecting Chloe to agree that it was correct.”

That sentence should have been written above our fireplace.

PART 23 — THE FAMILY KNEW

Chloe wanted to know who knew.