Traitor

"Mom, I can explain" Daniel finally spoke, breaking the silence in the room.

Catherine and Rachel were quiet as they both anticipated what he would say.

Daniel looked at Rachel and she could understand his gaze, he was asking her should he tell her the truth or continue lying.

"Actually, aunt Cat, why don't you sit down first?" Rachel held Catherine's hand and made her sit on the couch.

"Water" Catherine could feel her throat go dry.

Daniel quickly grabbed a glass and poured some water in it and handed it to his mother, who gulped the whole glass of water in one go.

"Are you feeling better now?" Rachel asked her with concern.

"Yes." Catherine nodded her head.

Daniel sat on the couch opposite to them while Rachel sat next to Catherine.

"I am so sorry for hiding this for a long time now." Rachel held Catherine's hand in hers and subconsciously she kept stroking her hand while talking.