Then I understood why my grandmother had been silent for so many years.
But there was still one question missing.
Where are the evidence?
Daniel pointed to the peacock embroidered on the tablecloth.
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Your grandfather hid them there.
We carefully cut the embroidery.
Inside the filling we find a small compartment.
And there it was:
an old notebook, several photographs, bank documents and a recording.
Daniel connected the old recorder.
My grandfather’s voice filled the room.
“If anyone hears this, it means I’m not here anymore. My own brother is stealing from me and threatening my family. I’ve hidden all the evidence in a place no one will look for: the peacock.
My grandmother started crying.
But then the recording continued.
Daniel, if you ever come back, take care of my daughter. She must know the truth when she is old enough.
I looked at Daniel.
Why did you never come back?
He replied:
Because I spent thirty years running away. I left to protect you. But a few weeks ago I found out that your uncle was still looking for these evidence.
Suddenly we heard a noise outside.
A car stopped in front of the house.
Daniel got up quickly.
He looked out the window.
His face changed.
“We have to go.
Who is it?
“Your uncle.
My grandmother grabbed the notebook.
But before we could move, we heard violent knocks on the door.
BAM! BAM! BAM!
Someone was trying to get in.
Daniel took the documents.
There is a way out from behind.
We ran to the garden.
The peacock was still there.
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But something incredible happened this time.
The animal walked to an old tree and began hitting the ground with its beak.
Daniel stopped.
Wait!
He came over and began to dig.
Under the ground found a small bag.
Inside was a USB stick.
Daniel looked at her in surprise.
Your grandfather left a copy of everything here.
With the evidence on our hands, we were finally able to prove who committed the crimes.
The police intervened and my uncle was arrested.
Weeks later, my family knew the whole truth.
But there was something I still couldn’t forget.
One afternoon I went back to the garden alone.
The peacock was still there.
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I slowly approached.
Thank you.
The animal looked at me.
Then he opened his huge feathers.
For a moment, the drawing of his feathers looked exactly like the old tablecloth’s peacock.
My grandmother went out into the garden.
