In the dimly lit room, the stepsister knelt by her stepbrother's bedside, tears streaming down her face. She had betrayed his trust and now feared the consequences. Her heart raced as she lifted her gaze to meet his stern expression. She took a shaky breath, gathering the courage to ask for forgiveness. Her stepsister watched as the stepbrother's stern face slowly melted into one of confusion. "What are you talking about?" he asked, clearly puzzled. "I...I thought you knew," she stuttered, wiping away more tears. "I...I cheated on our parents."
The stepbrother sat up in bed, a look of disbelief on his face. "You mean with...with him?" he asked, his voice cracking. She nodded, feeling even more ashamed. The stepbrother sighed deeply, running a hand through his messy hair before turning away. "Look, I didn't mean for this to happen," he said, trying to keep his voice level. "It just kind of... escalated."
