Part 1: The Question That Changed Everything

finally said, forcing a laugh that didn’t reach his eyes. “What money?”

My grandfather straightened, his expression darkening.

“Don’t insult me,” he said. “Claire has received nothing. Not a single dollar.”

Vivian’s eyes darted toward the door, as if she were calculating how fast she could leave.

“For three years,” Grandpa went on evenly, “I sent that continue reading …