School Project

A decade later, in 2019, an unexpected opportunity arose at Tallwood Elementary. The principal suggested Rachelle take a DNA test as part of an ancestry project. Adopted, she had long been curious about her and her sister’s biological mother. Little did she know, this innocuous test would unravel her life in profound ways.

As she embarked on this journey of self-discovery, little did she realize that the results of the DNA test would hold the power to unravel a tapestry of enigmatic forces that had been at play for years, reshaping her understanding of her identity and her connection to her sister, Kristelle.

A Cousin Emerges

Regrettably, the DNA test yielded only one significant result: the identification of a cousin named Tracey Hall. However, this seemingly modest revelation turned out to be the crucial clue that would guide Rachelle in her quest to unveil the hidden truths of her past.

Contacting Tracey revealed that she not only knew of Rachelle’s existence but harbored a long-concealed and profound secret. This revelation added complexity to Rachelle’s journey as she embarked on a quest to unearth her family’s history, driven by the desire to uncover the momentous truth kept close to Tracey’s heart.

A Family Secret

Tracey thought carefully about revealing the secret her own mother, Sue Hall, had entrusted to her all those years ago. But secrets have a way of outing themselves. She decided it was high time that the family scandal was dragged out into the light.

It was a secret that her mother had taken to the grave, and Tracey didn’t want to hang on to the burden anymore. She made the difficult decision to confide in Rachelle, sharing the long-kept family secret, a revelation that would forever alter the course of their shared journey.

Uncovering The Truth

Tracey’s mother, Sue, had a sister named Janice Moore. Rachelle listened to what Tracey told her with bated breath. She knew that she was about to finally unlock the truth of her identity. But did she really want to know?

She had thought about it long and hard, and had decided that she had to know… she needed to know who her mother had been, and where she had come from. And Tracey was more than ready to spill all the details.

The Family She Never Knew

Tracey then went on to tell Rachelle that her sister, Janice, had given birth to twin girls. Unfortunately, she was unable to care for them and decided to put them up for adoption. These twin babies were Rachelle and her sister, Kristelle.

This news was hardly a revelation, as Rachelle knew that she and her sister had been adopted. But now, at least, she knew who her mother was. Tracey continued, but what she revealed next shattered Rachelle’s world.

Realization Dawns

When Janice had found out that she was pregnant with twins in the 1960s, she had made a tough decision to give them up. Their father had abandoned her and she couldn’t give her babies the life they deserved.

Two years later, Janice’s life changed as she fell in love with Dean Holley. They married and began building a family together, ushering in a new chapter filled with hope and the promise of a loving family of her own.