Wait… could it be that my current father wasn't my biological father? Could it be that my real father was in Volkten? Was my mom taking me there to reunite with my true family now that I had become an adult?
Years of watching soap operas had clearly messed with my brain—I had already spun a whole dramatic reunion scene in my head.
And if it were true? That would be amazing.
Moms would always know their daughters best. The moment she saw my eyes darting around, she pretty much figured out what I was thinking.
She smacked my arm lightly, rolling her eyes. "Quit imagining things! I never cheated on your dad, alright?"
"The real reason we're going is because your grandfather is gravely ill—he doesn’t have much time left. Your uncle secretly reached out to me and asked me to come home one last time."
"Back when I married your dad, your grandfather was completely against it. I was so angry that I cut ties with my family and I haven’t been back since."
As she spoke, a hint of sadness crept into her expression. She must have regretted cutting ties with her family all those years ago.
Just as I was about to ask more about my grandfather, the mechanic walked over, looking uneasy.