His opening words were an absolute bombshell. For a moment, everyone fell into a stunned silence.
His wife was the first to react. She ripped the sheet mask off her face, her expression twisting into one of pure shock. "W-what nonsense are you spouting?"
His eldest daughter, who had just been affectionately tugging at his shirt a moment ago, stared at him with wide, horrified eyes. She stumbled back two steps, utter disbelief written across her face.
