“The residence on Willow Street will be donated to Saint Matthew’s Outreach Charity.” I blinked hard. “What?” He didn’t even look up. “Personal savings are to be distributed between Saint Matthew’s Church and several charitable organizations. To my niece, I leave my jewelry collection.” I sat frozen, waiting for my name. Mrs. Rhode had promised me everything. She said if I stayed beside her during the final years of her life, she would make sure I was taken care of. The lawyer turned one more page, then calmly shut the folder. “That concludes the reading.” I stared at him in...
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