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."

they could have handled with just the lawyer,

family estate, and he held a certain respect for Julius. With Julius here, Lewis

this, he glanced

sat there calmly, not saying

before asking, "How exactly do you want to change

that belongs to Mom should go to me! As her son, I'm the

he could pass them along to Oliver. It would all end up

sat nearby, already basking

said, "That doesn't seem right. I distinctly remember my sister-in-law saying she was leaving

his wife don't show her an ounce of respect anymore. She doesn't even recognize them! We have to revise the will, or the family members who truly care will be left out in the cold. Isn't that

to

nothing. In his mind, not spending every waking

him be unfairly accused. She immediately spoke up, "Of course not! Granduncle, you know better than anyone how Lewis

right. Lewis has always been devoted

wife. What about us? We hardly even see him anymore, and even Grandma barely sees him once every couple of weeks. If that weren't the

Julius's frown deepened.

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