I could see Karen’s resolve crumble as the weight of the truth settled. Her eyes flickered with confusion and disbelief, no longer able to hold the delusion she had built up. Whispering started among the audience; even Karen’s supposed supporters were backing away. Dad stood firm, his confidence unshaken by her theatrics. Karen looked around desperately, grasping for any remaining shred of support, but found none. Her reign of falsehoods was finally breaking.