They Tried To Steal My Grandparents’ House Until I Opened A Folder And Everything Changed

I was useful. Easier to shape. Easier to point.” She swallowed. “Dad told me signing was just a technicality. Mom said you’d cave before anything serious happened. They said you always do the right thing, which apparently meant fixing their mess.”

“Did you believe them?” I asked.

She nodded. “Yes.” Then, after a pause: “Also, I wanted the money.”

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