An awkward silence permeated the empty room. The Donovan family wanted to say something to ease the tension, but they had no idea what to say.
After what felt like an eternity, Arabella Donovan finally exhaled. Her expression was stiff as she asked, "Dad, are you kidding me?"
"I'm not kidding. It's true," Mrs. Donovan said, her expression a mixture of guilt and heartache as she looked at her dejected youngest daughter.
"Mom, not you too..."
"What Mom and Dad said is true. We really can hear... your thoughts." Eloise Donovan's words were the straw that broke the camel's back.
