The lawyer held the final page between his fingers.

Nobody moved.

Nobody breathed.

Even the church bells outside seemed to fall silent.

Evan stared at the document as though it were a loaded weapon pointed directly at his chest.

“Read it,” I said.

My voice sounded stronger than I felt.

Mr. Halden nodded.

“This addendum was signed and notarized six days before Emma Vale’s death.”

The paper crackled softly.


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