“THE SECOND ENVELOPE CONTAINED THE RECORDINGS MY GRANDMOTHER MADE BEFORE SHE DIED

on her face.

That was fear.

Real fear.

Mr. Cole adjusted his glasses slowly.

“There is also a supplemental directive Mrs. Pearl Whitmore requested to be presented separately.”

My mother stood abruptly.

“This is unnecessary.”

The lawyer ignored her.

“Per Mrs. Whitmore’s instructions, this portion must be read in the presence of all beneficiaries.”

Travis shifted continue reading …