Julius immediately frowned and said, "Nonsense!"

Oliver chimed in, "Granduncle, you don't understand. Melissa and Jake are only after my money. But Marisa and Selena? They genuinely care about me. Just look at how much my relationship with Grandma has improved since they arrived. It's all thanks to them. They're much more respectful than Melissa and Jake!"

Julius's face darkened.

But now wasn't the time to delve into family drama. He turned to old Mrs. Horton. "How have you been lately?"

She smiled gently. "I've been doing well. Don't worry."

Julius walked over and sat beside her. The two began to chat, mostly about family matters. Julius did most of the talking while old Mrs. Horton smiled softly, listening.

Sitting there, Julius felt as if he had gone back to his childhood, following his sister-in-law everywhere. She had always been like a mother to him.

Julius could sense that her time was running short, and his heart ached.

After a long time, Nathan finally said, "Uncle, it's perfect timing that you're here. We were just about to go over Mom's will again. With you here, you can be a witness. Plus, your presence should keep Lewis in line."

called Julius to come over. Discussing a will was something they could have handled with just the lawyer, but if Lewis didn't agree,

up in the old family estate, and he held a certain respect for Julius.

thought this, he glanced

there calmly, not saying

at him before asking, "How exactly do you want

his throat. "Well, naturally, everything that belongs to Mom should go to me! As

pass them along to Oliver. It would all end up in Oliver's

sat nearby, already basking in

doesn't seem right. I distinctly remember my sister-in-law saying she was leaving her shares to

She doesn't even recognize them! We have to revise the will, or the family members who truly care will be left

turned to Lewis.

not spending every waking moment with his grandmother

unfairly accused. She immediately spoke up, "Of course not! Granduncle, you

Lewis has always been devoted to

wife. What about us? We hardly even see him anymore, and even Grandma barely

Julius's frown deepened.

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255