C35 What's he hiding?

Pepi

" Alex, are you kidding? We are relatives. Far from being strangers!" I could barely stop myself from crying.

" Exactly. I love you too much, and I do not want to hurt your psyche."

" What secret are you hiding?"

" Baby, I raised you like my own sister. And I would do anything for your happiness, but the world I live in is cruel..