Mr. Hayes began reading.
“If you are hearing this, I am no longer here. Jason, I know about Rachel. I’ve known far longer than you think.”
A gasp swept through the pews. My mother covered her mouth. Jason froze.
“I tried to forgive you for our baby’s sake. But every lie, every late night, chipped away at me until something inside died long before my body did. That is why I changed my will.”
Mr. Hayes paused briefly, then continued.
“To my husband, Jason Reed, I leave nothing beyond what the law requires. You may keep your personal items and the car in your name. That is all. You have already taken enough from me.”